Tuesday, 15 September 2026
SEMARANG | INDATANEWS.COM - North Sumatra Vice Governor Surya attended the opening of the 31st National Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ Nasional XXXI) in Semarang, Central Java, on Saturday evening, September 12, 2026. Surya's presence reflected the North Sumatra Provincial Government's support for the province's delegation, which is competing at the national MTQ with the aim of achieving strong results and upholding the region's reputation.
The opening ceremony of National MTQ XXXI was held in a festive yet solemn atmosphere. Representatives of regional governments from provinces across Indonesia attended the event, which marked the beginning of the various competitions featured in National MTQ XXXI.
Surya attended the event on behalf of North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution. He was tasked with supporting the delegation and conveying the governor's message to members and officials of the North Sumatra team.
Surya said Governor Bobby Nasution had delivered a special message to all members of the delegation, urging them to maintain their health throughout the competition. He said physical and mental condition were important factors that participants needed to consider so they could perform at their best in their respective competition categories.
"My presence here is a mandate from the governor to convey this message to the entire North Sumatra delegation," Surya said.
He then conveyed the governor's warm regards and prayed that all participants would be granted health, strength and protection during their stay in Semarang.
"The governor sends his regards and prays that all participants will always be given health, strength and the protection of Allah Almighty throughout the competition," Surya said.
The message also underscored the North Sumatra Provincial Government's concern for the efforts of participants representing the province at the national religious competition. Surya expressed hope that the government's support would provide additional motivation for participants to face every stage of the competition with confidence.
In addition to maintaining their health, Surya urged participants to remain focused and prepare as thoroughly as possible. In his view, concentration would be a crucial factor in allowing the delegation to demonstrate the abilities they had worked intensively to develop before departing for Semarang.
Surya reminded the entire delegation to pay close attention to their physical condition and stamina throughout National MTQ XXXI. At the same time, he urged participants to remain focused on their competitions and maintain their fighting spirit despite facing competitors from various regions.
"Maintain your stamina and concentration. Our shared hope is that the entire delegation can deliver its best performance, uphold the good name of our region and, God willing, return to North Sumatra with the title of champion, making the people of North Sumatra proud," he said in closing.
The message was intended to encourage the North Sumatra delegation to give its best while maintaining the good name of the region. Participants carry the responsibility of demonstrating their abilities to the fullest after undergoing extensive preparations for National MTQ XXXI.
The North Sumatra Provincial Government has also placed high hopes on the participation of its delegation in this year's National MTQ. North Sumatra's participation is not merely part of the competition program, but also provides participants with an opportunity to further develop their abilities and achieve success at the national level.
At National MTQ XXXI, North Sumatra is targeting the best possible placing in an effort to further improve the region's previous achievements at the national level. The target is expected to strengthen the motivation of all participants to compete with maximum effort in every category.
The North Sumatra Provincial Government's direct support is expected to further strengthen the delegation's motivation and confidence. The vice governor's presence at the opening also demonstrated the regional government's commitment to giving special attention to participants representing North Sumatra at the national level.
National MTQ XXXI brings together delegations from provinces across Indonesia. The competition not only focuses on participants' ability to read and understand the Quran, but also serves as an important occasion to strengthen Islamic preaching as well as interregional relations and exchanges.
The opening of National MTQ XXXI in Semarang proceeded in a festive yet solemn atmosphere. The event also marked the start of the entire series of National MTQ XXXI competitions, bringing together the best participants from various regions across Indonesia.
Surya's presence, together with representatives of the North Sumatra Provincial Government, at the opening was part of the support extended to the delegation currently carrying the responsibility of representing the region. The government hopes all participants will maintain their physical condition, remain focused throughout the competitions and demonstrate their best abilities in order to achieve a positive result.
North Sumatra Vice Governor Surya was accompanied at the opening of National MTQ XXXI by the North Sumatra Provincial Assistant for Government Affairs and People's Welfare, Basarin Yunus Tanjung, and the Head of the North Sumatra Provincial People's Welfare Office, Ade Sofianita. (IDNC)
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