Pancatera Clarification After Posting Photo at the State Palace with Prabowo Subianto

Kapanlagi.com - Pancatera, the production house behind the podcast In Her View, issued a clarification and an apology after the photo post of the hosts at the 81st Independence Day celebration of the Republic of Indonesia at the Merdeka Palace on August 17, 2026, received criticism. The official response was published on August 18, 2026, via Instagram.

The discussion among netizens has increased in recent days, particularly from loyal listeners of In Her View who questioned the program's independence. In her statement, Marissa Anita conveyed an apology on behalf of Pancatera to the listener community they refer to as 'ViewHers'.

1. Chronology at the Merdeka Palace

Photo of Pancatera with President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace (instagram.com/pancatera)

On August 17, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto led the Proclamation Countdown ceremony at the Merdeka Palace, part of the celebration of the 81st Anniversary of Indonesia's Independence, attended by thousands of guests from various backgrounds. In the midst of the event, several hosts from In Her View were present at the location.

The hosts shared moments of their presence through posts on social media. The content then circulated widely and received various responses from the Pancatera audience.

Some viewers felt that attending the state event was not entirely aligned with the image of In Her View as an independent discussion space regarding women's lives. Questions regarding the program's distance from the government and political institutions also arose.

The wave of criticism that continued on social media was eventually addressed by Pancatera through an official statement the following day.

2. Content of Pancatera's Clarification

Clarification post from Pancatera on Instagram (instagram.com/pancatera)

On August 18, 2026, an apology was conveyed through a post on Pancatera's official Instagram account, with a statement delivered by Marissa Anita through her personal Instagram account. This statement affirms the company's position regarding the incident of posting the photo at the Merdeka Palace.

On behalf of Pancatera, Marissa Anita expressed an apology to "ViewHers" and acknowledged that the presence and the post were a mistaken action. They consider the criticism and input received as corrections as well as reminders of the responsibility in managing public spaces.

Pancatera also emphasized that In Her View operates independently, not affiliated with the government or any political institutions. Moving forward, they promise to be more careful and responsible in managing the platform, while expressing gratitude for the criticism provided by the community.

3. Profile of In Her View and the Hosts

Key figures behind Pancatera (instagram.com/pancatera)

Pancatera is a media production house that launched In Her View on April 27, 2025. This program adopts a roundtable discussion format, presenting modern women's perspectives on current trends, relationships, careers, mental health, and issues close to women's everyday experiences.

The initial formation of In Her View consisted of five hosts: Marissa Anita, Caroline Soerachmat, Shahnaz Soehartono, Karina Basrewan, and Kai Soerja. This lineup has since changed, with the current formation consisting of four hosts: Caroline Soerachmat, Marissa Anita, Karina Basrewan, and Kai Soerja, after Shahnaz Soehartono is no longer part of the program.

Behind Pancatera, Marissa Anita has become one of the most recognized public figures thanks to her track record as a presenter, journalist, and actress who starred in the film Istirahatlah Kata-Kata. She is also widely known through her career in international broadcasting before co-founding In Her View with her colleagues.

The other hosts also bring diverse professional backgrounds. Caroline Soerachmat is known as an experienced presenter and journalist, while Karina Basrewan and Kai Soerja provide perspectives from the arts, modeling, and content creation backgrounds. This combination forms a diversity of viewpoints that has characterized In Her View from the beginning.

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