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Pandji Pragiwaksono Guarantees Other Comedians Should Not Be Afraid to Speak Out

Pandji Pragiwaksono Guarantees Other Comedians Should Not Be Afraid to Speak Out

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Pandji Pragiwaksono Guarantees Other Comedians Should Not Be Afraid to Speak Out

The case of the report against the stand-up comedy material of Pandji Pragiwaksono is feared to create a deterrent effect or fear among other comedians to voice social criticism. However, Pandji firmly dismissed these concerns after undergoing questioning at the Metro Jaya Police.

Pandji assured his fellow comedians that what happened to him should not limit the freedom of expression of comedians. According to him, the position of a stand-up comedian on stage is as an entertainer who presents a conceptual performance.

Read more news about Pandji Pragiwaksono at Liputan6.com.

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"It doesn't feel that way, because my fellow stand-up comedians are in the same position as I am. When we get on stage, it's a performance, something that's conceptualized to make people laugh," said Pandji Pragiwaksono, Friday (5/2/2026).

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He realizes that the risk of misunderstanding is always present in every work of art. However, this can be addressed with the willingness to engage in dialogue and clarify intentions. 

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Pandji himself admits to always being open for discussion if there are parties who feel offended by his material.

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"And of course, there is always the possibility of misunderstanding, but we are prepared or ready for dialogue. So there is no reason to worry because from the beginning, including myself, the intention is to entertain the Indonesian people," he emphasized.

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Pandji believes that Indonesian society currently needs entertainment, including intelligent and critical comedy. Therefore, he hopes that comedians will continue to be brave in creating and leave the final judgment to the audience.

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"Something that I feel is very much needed right now. Back to the audience," concluded Pandji.

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Pandji's statement is a breath of fresh air for the stand-up comedy community in the homeland, emphasizing that criticism and comedy are important parts of democracy that must continue to thrive, even though they sometimes have to face legal challenges.