The People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) has decided to rerun the final of the Four Pillars Quiz Competition (LCC) in West Kalimantan. This decision follows a public outcry over allegations that judges were unfair in their scoring of the team from SMAN 1 Pontianak.
MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani acknowledged the shortcomings of the event during a press conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Parliament complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta. Muzani stated that the decision to hold a rerun came after the leadership considered input from the community.
“In the case of West Kalimantan, we say thank you and we all understand there were shortcomings, limitations, and mistakes in the implementation,” Muzani said. “Because of that, the leadership, after listening to it, took decisions on several things.”
New Guidelines for Competition Rerun
Muzani announced that the MPR will announce the schedule for the rerun as soon as possible. To ensure fairness, the assembly will employ independent judges for the competition.
the leadership of the MPR will directly supervise the rerun of the event. Muzani emphasized that the organization will continue to evaluate its activities based on public feedback and various media reports.
The Chairman expressed appreciation for the participants who voiced their dissatisfaction. He noted that the act of protesting and expressing views serves as a way to train participants to be examples of good democracy.
Disciplinary Actions and Apologies
Two judges involved in the viral incident, Dyastasita and Indri Wahyuni, have been summoned, and reprimanded. Both individuals are officials within the MPR Secretariat General (Setjen).
Muzani clarified that the MPR has issued a formal apology through the Secretary General. He noted that the apology represents the institution as a whole, as the competition was an institutional activity rather than an individual one.
Student Reaction to Public Support
Josepha Alexandra, a student from SMAN 1 Pontianak known as Ocha, expressed her gratitude for the widespread public support. She stated that the positive aspirations from the community serve as motivation for her and her team to grow.
Ocha, who was in Jakarta following an invitation from Rifqinizamy, Chairman of Commission II of the DPR, admitted she was surprised by the scale of the attention. She noted that she did not expect the video of the competition to go viral or receive such a significant response.
Moving forward, the MPR may implement stricter evaluation protocols for its regional events to avoid similar disputes. The outcome of the rerun could potentially set a precedent for how the assembly handles public grievances regarding its educational programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Four Pillars Quiz Competition in West Kalimantan being rerun?
The rerun was ordered after judges were perceived as being unfair in their scoring of the team from SMAN 1 Pontianak, leading to public criticism.
Who will judge the rerun of the competition?
MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani stated that the competition will be handled by independent judges and will be directly supervised by MPR leadership.
What happened to the original judges?
Two judges, Dyastasita and Indri Wahyuni from the MPR Secretariat General, were summoned and reprimanded by the MPR Chairman.
Do you believe independent judging is the most effective way to resolve disputes in institutional competitions?
