Chair of DPR Commission II Offers Scholarship to Josepha, Student from SMAN 1 Pontianak

“I am now the only alumnus of SMA Negeri 1 Pontianak who is a member of the DPR and MPR in Jakarta. I apologise, Josepha, if there were any mistakes in the process of yesterday’s quiz competition final at the national level in Pontianak, West Kalimantan,” said Rifqinizamy during a video call with Josepha, as seen from his official Instagram on Tuesday (12/5/2026). Rifqinizamy permitted the post to be quoted. He expressed pride in Josepha’s bravery in voicing the injustice, which has made the name of SMAN 1 Pontianak a topic of national discussion. He appreciated the attitude shown by Josepha. “Later, institutionally for Josepha, the MPR will provide clarification and an apology. Secondly, since Josepha is now in class XI, Brother is proud that Josepha has become the representative of SMA 1 Pontianak, which has now gone national with this incident; let’s take the lesson from this event,” he said. This NasDem politician also offered an S1 scholarship to China for Josepha. He guaranteed that the education she pursues will be free, and after graduation, job opportunities will be wide open for Josepha. “Thirdly, if Josepha is willing, Brother wants to give a free college scholarship to China; please inform your parents. If you want, after finishing SMA 1, Josepha, Brother will give you a free college scholarship in China,” stated Rifqinizamy. “And then there will be direct job placements from various multinational companies for Josepha after graduating from China. This is what Brother offers, but the opportunity, please discuss with your parents and teachers. We’ll meet in Jakarta later, Josepha,” he added.