MPR's Four Pillars Quiz Competition Gives Young Generation Space to Take Part in National Life

Member of the Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) from the Democratic Party faction, Nurwayah, has assessed that the 2026 MPR Four Pillars Quiz Competition (LCC), participated in by senior high school and equivalent students from across Indonesia, is an important platform for the younger generation to deepen their understanding and internalise national values. She therefore encouraged the activity to be continued sustainably with an increasingly broad scope of participants.

According to Nurwayah, the participants of the MPR Four Pillars LCC are at an important phase in the process of discovering their identity. The presence of the LCC is considered to provide space for the younger generation to feel involved and become an important part of national and state life.

“This LCC activity is very good and must be continued. Our young people, especially those in senior high school, are currently searching for their identity. With activities like this, they feel called upon and considered part of Indonesian citizens who will become important people in the future,” said Nurwayah while attending the preliminary round of the 2026 MPR Four Pillars LCC National Grand Final at the Pustakaloka Room, Nusantara IV Building, Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday (25/8/2026).

Also present at the activity were Member of the MPR Socialisation Body Dwita Ria Gunadi and Acting Secretary General of the MPR Siti Fauziah.

Nurwayah explained that the MPR Four Pillars LCC is part of the MPR’s programme to encourage the younger generation to understand and practise the values contained in the MPR’s Four Pillars, namely Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.

The member of the MPR Socialisation Body admitted to being amazed at the participants’ ability to understand the various materials tested. According to her, the students not only have good academic abilities but are also able to deliver answers with clear and confident communication.

“Their knowledge is extraordinary. I really salute them because they understand and delve deeply into the meaning of MPR Decrees, laws, nationality, and so on,” she said.

According to Nurwayah, the participants’ ability to answer various questions shows that the MPR Four Pillars LCC is not merely a competition to find a champion. More than that, the event serves as a means to test, broaden, and develop the national insight of the younger generation.

“I myself am amazed. I could not imagine if those questions were given in my time, perhaps I would not be able to answer them perfectly either. But they are cohesive, one by one connecting with each other to continue their friends’ answers,” she said.

Despite appreciating the implementation of the MPR Four Pillars LCC, the politician from the DKI Jakarta III electoral district assessed that there are still a number of aspects that need to be evaluated, especially regarding the judging mechanism by the jury.

Nurwayah highlighted the mechanism when the answering time has ended, but participants are still given the opportunity to complete their answers. According to her, this provision needs to be clarified so that the assessment process takes place objectively, consistently, and fairly for all participants.

“When the time is indeed up and the answer is not yet perfect, if possible, do not give the maximum score. It is a pity that one participant gives a complete, good answer, does not take up time and does not get additional time, but is given the same score,” she said.

Nurwayah hopes that this evaluation can serve as material for improvement in the next implementation of the MPR Four Pillars LCC. She also encouraged that the opportunity to participate in the competition be opened as widely as possible for schools throughout Indonesia, both public and private.

According to her, the registration period needs to be extended so that more schools have the opportunity to participate and send their best students to the competition.

“All schools throughout Indonesia must be accommodated. All senior high schools, both private and public, should get the same opportunity. The time must indeed be given quite long for registration so that all schools can participate,” she said.

Nurwayah emphasised that winning or losing is not the only measure of success in the MPR Four Pillars LCC. The participants who managed to qualify to the national level are selected students who have demonstrated abilities, courage, and insight that deserve appreciation.

She added that the preliminary round of the MPR Four Pillars LCC Grand Final took place competitively and with great enthusiasm. The participants showed seriousness in becoming champions while bringing honour to their respective regions, schools, and families.

The preliminary round was attended by 18 schools representing their respective provinces. The participants were divided into six competition sessions, namely Preliminary Round 7 to Preliminary Round 12. The winner of each session will advance to the semi-final round.