SMAN 1 Sambas Represents West Kalimantan in MPR's Four Pillars Quiz Competition
SMAN 1 Sambas emerged as the first-place winner in the final of the Four Pillars MPR Quiz Competition at the provincial level, which took place in Pontianak yesterday. In the final round, SMAN 1 Sambas defeated SMAN 1 Pontianak, which came second, and SMAN 1 Sanggau, which took third place.
Deputy Chairman of the MPR Socialisation Agency, Agun Gunandjar Sudarsa, reminded students to make good use of their time and avoid activities that only lead to regret. Especially since there is much potential that can be developed in each individual.
“At this age, you are vulnerable to negative influences. Especially in the digital era, which can lead astray. Therefore, continue to learn, because education is not merely the transfer of knowledge but also attitudes and character,” said Agun in his statement on Sunday (10/5/2026).
According to Agun, the Four Pillars form the foundation of the great house amid globalisation. Because Indonesia’s diversity has the potential to cause divisions. For that reason, a unifier is needed to transform various differences into unity and collective strength.
“The Four Pillars must become the spirit of the Indonesian nation. Within them is Pancasila, which functions as a foundation of values that determine moral direction and values; the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia as a legal framework; NKRI as the living space that must be protected; and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika as the unifying spirit from the existing diversity,” Agun explained.
On that occasion, Agun asked the younger generation not to make geographical distance a problem. He emphasised that in the modern era, what becomes an obstacle for the younger generation is the influx of external values. Therefore, the Four Pillars must serve as pillars that protect the younger generation from exposure to bad external values.
“Therefore, the Four Pillars are not enough to just be memorised. But they must take root in the conscience and be applied in everyday life,” he said.
Agun also extended congratulations to whoever emerged as the winner. He asked them to continue learning and striving, because what they will represent in the national-level LCC event later is not only the school but also the name of the region.
For information, the Four Pillars MPR RI Quiz Competition (LCC) at the West Kalimantan provincial level in 2026 was participated in by nine entrants, from 137 schools that underwent selection at the district/city level. The nine schools are SMAN 1 Pontianak, SMAN 3 Singkawang, SMAN 1 Seponti, SMA Santo Paulus Pontianak, SMA Katolik Santo Paulus Pontianak, SMA Katolik Santo Petrus Pontianak, SMAN 1 Sambas, SMAN 1 Sanggau, MAS Darussalam Sengkubang, and MAN 1 Sintang.
The competition was opened by Deputy Chairman of the MPR RI, Dr. H. M. Hidayat Nur Wahid MA, marked by the beating of a drum. Also present at the opening were Deputy Chairman of the MPR Socialisation Agency Agun Gunandjar Sudarsa, member of the MPR Study Agency Alifudin, the West Kalimantan Governor represented by Governor’s Aide Yosafat Triadhi Andjioe, and Acting Head of the West Kalimantan Education Office Syarief Faisal Idahmawah Alkadri.