East Jakarta teachers win TV quiz jackpot

The Jakarta Post ,  Jakarta   |  Sat, 07/01/2006 4:30 PM  |  Jakarta

JAKARTA: Two school teachers in East Jakarta finally brought home their cash prize of Rp 2 billion (about US$214,000) on Thursday night after waiting for about two weeks following their jackpot win on quiz show Super Deal 2 Milyar (Super Deal 2 Billion).

Siti Martinah and Waryati were presented with the money in a live broadcast on ANTV, Antara reported.

Siti said some of the money would be used to build a mosque at the school.

Security guards helped the teachers bring back the cash in an armored vehicle.

Since its debut on April 30, 2006, the quiz has given away more than Rp 4.5 billion to 265 contestants. --JP

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