SMAN 1 Pontianak has officially declined an offer to repeat the final round of the 2026 LCC 4 Pilar quiz competition for West Kalimantan, opting instead to accept its second-place finish. The decision comes after a period of intense public scrutiny regarding the judging process of the event, which is organized by the People’s Consultative … Read more
London, UK — May 13, 2026 — In a rare and direct intervention, the Chairman of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) has formally reprimanded two judges involved in the controversial “Four Pillars” Intelligence Quiz competition held in West Kalimantan province. The move comes after weeks of public outrage, legal challenges, and accusations of bias and … Read more
In a competition designed to instill the foundational values of national unity and civic duty, a lapse in empathy has sparked a significant public outcry. The People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) has issued a formal apology and taken disciplinary action following a controversy involving a Master of Ceremonies (MC) during … Read more
Indonesia’s labor movement marked May Day 2026 with a rare high-profile appearance by President Prabowo Subianto, who joined thousands of workers at the Monas area in Jakarta on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event, characterized by a blend of festive celebration and urgent policy demands, saw the President not only engage in symbolic gestures of … Read more