CILEGON – The head of the Cilegon Regional House of Representatives, Rizki Khairul Ichwan, urged the Cilegon City Government to maximize training for champions of the Quran Recitation Competition (MTQ) who will be sent to the upcoming Banten MTQ event. He requested that the Cilegon City Government under the leadership of Robinsar – Fajar Hadi Prabowo set a target of placing among the top three in the Banten MTQ.

“We hope that from the MTQ held in Cilegon City, seeds will emerge that can truly bring Cilegon’s name to the provincial and national levels,” he said to the media on October 5, 2025.

With the slogan JUARE (Honest, Trustworthy, and Religious) consistently promoted by Robinsar-Fajar, Rizki hopes it aligns with the achievements of Cilegon City.

“The JUARE slogan is expected to align with our hopes for the Cilegon City contingent at the Banten provincial level. We hope for a top-three finish,” said this member of the Golkar Party.

According to him, the effort to achieve a top-three finish at the Banten MTQ event aligns with the development of faith and piety among Cilegon City residents.

“So that the development of faith and piety in Cilegon City can truly be guided by this JUARE slogan,” he stated.

Restore the Spirit of the City of Santri

Rizki expressed optimism that Cilegon, known as the City of Santri, should be able to restore the fighting spirit of that city of santri.

“One of the ways is through the dakwah path via the MTQ, so we are committed, between the Regional House of Representatives and the Cilegon City Government going forward, to improving achievements in the MTQ field, in line with the JUARE slogan,” he explained.

One step that can be taken is allocating infrastructure and budget to improve faith and piety facilities that support the achievements of the Cilegon MTQ contingent in the upcoming competition at the Banten level.

“In terms of facilities, we must prepare the best. Perhaps a quarantine could be held at the Cilegon Islamic Center. So that the training is specifically related to the competition categories, and if necessary, the cadet training or coaching could start six months earlier, so preparations are more thorough,” he concluded.

Cilegon

Cilegon is a major industrial city located in Banten Province, Indonesia, known for its large-scale steel and petrochemical plants. Historically, it was a small fishing village before rapidly developing into an industrial hub following the establishment of the Krakatau Steel complex in the 1970s. Today, Cilegon serves as a key economic center in western Java, connecting the region’s industry to the Port of Merak.

Banten

Banten is a historic port city and province on the western tip of Java, Indonesia, that served as a powerful center of the Banten Sultanate from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It was a major hub for the spice trade, attracting merchants from across Asia and Europe, and played a key role in the spread of Islam in the region. Today, the area is known for its cultural heritage, including the Great Mosque of Banten and the remnants of the old sultan’s palace.

Cilegon Islamic Center

The Cilegon Islamic Center is a prominent mosque and cultural landmark located in Cilegon, Banten, Indonesia. Built in the early 2000s, it serves as both a place of worship and a community hub, reflecting the region’s strong Islamic heritage. The center is known for its striking modern architecture with traditional Islamic motifs, symbolizing the city’s development and religious devotion.