Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Al-Quran dan Fardu Ain (Kafa) Class contingent is competing in the 12th National Nasyid Festival of the Majlis Ihtifal Ilmi Sekolah Rendah Agama (MIISRA) at Darul Quran, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, from Saturday (Oct 3) to Oct 7.
The 24-member Sabah Kafa contingent is led by Senior Assistant Director of the Kafa Unit, Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) Sabah Branch, Ustazah Rina Ardiani Rahmadji, and comprises two assistant officers, four Kafa teachers and 17 nasyid participants competing in the male and female categories.
The contingent departed from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) at about 11am on Saturday.
Also present to see off the contingent was Sipitang MP and Malaysian Cocoa Board (LKM) Organising Board Chairman Datuk Matbali Musah, who presented a contribution to the team and wished them success in the competition.
Jakim Sabah Director Dr Baharudin Othman was also present to show his support and encourage the participants.
He urged them to remain enthusiastic, maintain discipline and give their best performances throughout the competition.
Meanwhile, Membakut District Kafa Supervisor and Sabah Kafa Teachers and Supervisors Welfare Association chairman Ustaz Mohd Nasry Masih handed over pocket money contributions from the association to the participants and accompanying teachers as a gesture of support.
“May the entire Sabah Kafa contingent have their affairs made easier, be blessed with good health and strength, and be able to deliver their best performance.
“Best of luck and may success be with the Sabah Kafa contingent on the Miisra national stage,” he said.