The People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) of Indonesia is taking decisive action following a significant judging controversy that marred the Four Pillars Quiz Contest (LCC Empat Pilar) at the West Kalimantan Provincial level. MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani confirmed that two judges at the heart of the dispute have received official reprimands, signaling the institution’s commitment to upholding fairness and integrity in its programs.
The two officials identified as being involved in the contentious judging were Dyastasita Widya Budi, Head of the Bureau for Constitutional Review within the Deputy for Constitutional Review and Socialization at the MPR RI Secretariat General, and Indri Wahyuni, Head of the Secretariat Section of the MPR RI Socialization Agency. Their conduct during the contest sparked widespread debate, prompting the MPR’s swift intervention.
Beyond the immediate reprimands, the MPR is also seriously considering imposing administrative sanctions on the implicated parties. Crucially, the institution has announced a major change for the anticipated rerun of the LCC Empat Pilar final in West Kalimantan: the controversial judges will be replaced by a panel of truly independent experts, ensuring impartiality and restoring public trust. “The execution, of course, falls under the MPR Secretariat General. However, all judges involved in the upcoming event will be independent individuals, entirely uninvolved in the previous process. This means there will be no elements from the MPR Secretariat General on the judging panel,” Muzani stated from the Parliament Complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday, May 13.
Regarding further steps concerning the previously assigned judges, Muzani emphasized that an internal evaluation process is actively underway by the MPR Secretariat General. He confirmed that the matter is being thoroughly investigated. “The Secretary General is already reviewing it; it’s currently under thorough consideration,” he remarked.
Muzani further elaborated that the possibility of imposing more formal administrative penalties on both judges is being carefully weighed. “Yes, administrative sanctions will follow; there’s a process I must diligently study,” he affirmed, indicating a structured approach to accountability. Despite the ongoing review, Muzani assured that the two judges had already been summoned by the MPR Leadership and issued a direct reprimand. “They have. We called them in earlier. We have reprimanded them,” Muzani declared.
Adding further details to the disciplinary measures, MPR Secretary General Siti Fauziah revealed that one concrete sanction already levied against the judges is their deactivation from all LCC Empat Pilar activities in 2026. This significant step underscores the MPR’s resolve to address the impropriety. “So, one of the sanctions for the judges, which has already been conveyed, is their deactivation from the Quiz Contest activities in 2026. This has indeed been communicated, and the sanction has been imposed,” Siti confirmed.
Siti also clarified that the assessment of other potential administrative sanctions remains ongoing. These reviews will meticulously adhere to existing regulations, including the civil service guidelines stipulated by the State Civil Service Agency (BKN). “Regarding other administrative sanctions, there are specific rules and processes to follow. At this stage, as we only communicated with the MPR leadership today, we will consult the applicable BKN regulations to determine if there are elements that align with BKN’s existing rules,” she explained, highlighting the procedural rigor involved.
Addressing public queries about why the judges themselves have not issued a direct apology, Siti explained that the apology previously released by the MPR secretariat adequately represented the entire organization of the event. According to Siti, the secretariat’s statement encompassed an institutional acknowledgment of the incident. “Indeed, it was discussed earlier; these judges serve as representatives of the secretariat. Therefore, the apology issued by the secretariat a few days ago, in essence, conveyed my apology on behalf of the event,” she elaborated.
She further clarified, “Thus, what was conveyed already represents the entire activity. This implies it is no longer a personal matter but an apology directly extended by the institutional secretariat.”
Sekilas Polemik Penilaian (A Glimpse into the Judging Controversy)
The controversy surrounding the judging of the West Kalimantan Provincial Four Pillars Quiz Contest unfolded on May 9, 2026. The incident drew significant attention due to a glaring inconsistency in scoring that directly impacted competing teams.
During the contest, the team from SMAN 1 Pontianak received a deduction of 5 points after their answer was deemed incorrect by the judges. However, moments later, the team from SMAN 1 Sambas provided the exact same answer but was awarded a score of 10 points, with their response being inexplicably declared correct. This stark discrepancy triggered the outcry and led to the current institutional review and disciplinary actions.
Summary
MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani confirmed that two judges involved in a scoring controversy at the West Kalimantan Four Pillars Quiz Contest have been officially reprimanded. These judges, Dyastasita Widya Budi and Indri Wahyuni, will be replaced by independent experts for the rerun of the contest’s final to ensure impartiality. The MPR is also considering imposing further administrative sanctions following an internal evaluation.
MPR Secretary General Siti Fauziah confirmed one sanction already imposed is the deactivation of the judges from all LCC Empat Pilar activities in 2026. Further potential administrative penalties are being reviewed according to State Civil Service Agency (BKN) regulations. The controversy arose when SMAN 1 Pontianak received -5 points for an answer, while SMAN 1 Sambas received +10 for the identical response.