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31st National MTQ preparations and commencement in Semarang

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Preparations for the 31st National Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ) in Semarang, Central Java, ~~are nearing completion. As of mid-August 2026, officials reported approximately 90 percent readiness for~~ have transitioned into the ~~event, which was scheduled to run~~ active event phase. Scheduled from September 11 to ~~20. Preparations include finalizing venues, accommodation, and transportation, with specific layout adjustments occurring at Lapangan Pancasila in the Simpang Lima area. To support~~ 20, 2026, the ~~event, authorities have organized 6,180 security personnel~~ competition brings together approximately 7,000 participants and ~~224 health teams. However, the preparations have led~~ officials from 37 to ~~local friction regarding street vendors in~~ 38 provinces. As the ~~Simpang Lima area. The~~ event commenced, Semarang ~~City Trade Office has mandated the relocation or temporary closure of vendors near Lapangan Pancasila, citing safety concerns related to ongoing construction and electrical work. In response,~~ Mayor Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti confirmed venue readiness, including the Pancasila Simpang Lima ~~Street Vendor Association has requested a “win-win solution,” seeking relocation to nearby areas to avoid a total loss of daily income. By late August, the event schedule was refined to run from~~ field. A parade scheduled for September 12 was designed to ~~19, 2026. Sumarno,~~ showcase diversity and tolerance, with President Prabowo Subianto expected to officially open the proceedings. Regional ~~Secretary~~ delegations have finalized their preparations; for instance, Riau announced performance bonuses of ~~Central Java, has called upon Civil Servants (ASN) within the provincial government~~ up to ~~actively promote~~ Rp200 million for first-place winners, while Banten provided 19 national judges. Authorities have prepared 13 venues, including the ~~event via personal social media accounts to~~ Great Mosque of Central Java, supported by integrated transportation, health services, and accommodation. To ensure public ~~awareness. By early September, plans were expanded to leverage the event~~ accessibility, Governor Ahmad Luthfi and Vice Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen arranged for ~~tourism.~~ videotron screens in various locations so citizens could view the opening ceremony. The ~~Kota Lama Semarang Festival 2026 has been extended~~ event is expected to provide a ~~17-day duration, running from September 4 to September 20, 2026, to coincide~~ significant economic boost, with hotel occupancy in Semarang projected to reach 90 percent. A concurrent job fair has also been organized. Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar emphasized that the ~~MTQ. Officials expect~~ competition should serve as momentum for the ~~MTQ~~ “living Qur’an,” encouraging participants to ~~draw approximately 7,000 participants,~~ embody Quranic values in daily life. This year’s event also features increased inclusivity, providing dedicated space for people with ~~total visitors potentially reaching between 10,000 and 15,000 people. Sumarno noted this provides a vital opportunity~~ disabilities to promote the Kota Lama heritage area and stimulate the local creative economy through activities such as street orchestras, jazz music, and culinary markets. By early September, Semarang Mayor Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti confirmed that venues, including the Pancasila Simpang Lima field, are ready. participate.

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