SMAN 1 Mataram to Represent NTB at National Four Pillars of MPR Quiz Competition

SMAN 1 Mataram emerged as the champion of the Four Pillars of MPR Quiz Competition for West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province. In the final held in Mataram, they defeated SMAN 1 Dompu, which placed second, and SMAN 1 Madapangga, which came third. This victory qualifies SMAN 1 Mataram to represent NTB at the national-level Four Pillars of MPR Quiz Competition scheduled for August. The success was met with emotion and joy, with participants shaking hands and embracing one another. Medals, trophies, and certificates were presented by MPR member from the Regional Representatives Council for the NTB electoral district, Hj. Evi Apita Maya, S.H., M.Kn. Awards were also given for the best yel-yel, with SMAN 1 Praya, SMAN 1 Aikmel, and MAN 1 Lombok Timur receiving the honours. Earlier, at the opening of the competition, the Head of the NTB Education, Youth, and Sports Office, Dr. Syamsul Hadi, M.Pd., urged all participants to support one another, especially the team that would represent NTB at the national level. He advised those who did not win to be patient and keep striving, noting that defeat is a delayed victory. ‘Those who lost should not lose spirit; embody that fighting spirit in community, national, and state life,’ he said. Syamsul Hadi added that the face of education today reflects the nation’s future. He stated that the NTB provincial government’s mission in education aligns with the central government’s goal of developing human resources with superior character, productivity, and competitiveness. He asserted that Indonesia must endure as long as the world exists, noting that while many countries face threats of dissolution or fragmentation, Indonesia remains a unitary state because of its state philosophy that embraces diversity. He said the MPR’s efforts through the Four Pillars programme are part of maintaining the existence of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Therefore, the Four Pillars Quiz Competition should be seen as part of a shared internalisation process, not just in thought and understanding but also in daily practice. ‘Winning and losing in any competition is normal. Make this an opportunity for friendship and to sharpen your skills. Winning does not mean you are the highest and it is over, but you must continue to strive for the next goal,’ he concluded.