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The representative of Papua Mountains, Merince Kogoya, was officially removed from the Miss Indonesia 2025 event after a video of her waving the Israeli flag went viral on social media. In the video, Merince is seen dancing with a group of people while holding the Israeli flag in Papua. She also made a religious statement on her Instagram account, which angered netizens.
Her actions immediately drew negative reactions, considering Indonesia's firm stance that has consistently supported Palestinian independence. Many netizens praised the swift action of the organizers.
The community pageant account @sobat_pageant confirmed that Merince has been sent home and is no longer participating in the competition. The Miss Indonesia Foundation emphasized that this decision was made to uphold humanitarian values and tolerance in the event.
Through Instagram, Merince expressed her disappointment. She feels that her struggle for months to represent Papua Pegunungan has been in vain.
She mentioned that she faced a critical situation while shooting the profile video, even risking her life amidst the conflict in her area.
Merince also explained that the post was a form of personal prayer according to her beliefs, and she believes the organizers' decision was made due to public pressure.
Known as a high achiever, Merince is a student at Cenderawasih University and has participated in science competitions as well as national basketball tournaments.
Her position is now taken over by Karmen Anastasya, the first runner-up from Papua Pegunungan. This case serves as a reminder that actions on social media can have a significant impact on one's career, especially for public figures. What do you think, KLovers? Don't forget to check out other news on KapanLagi.com, if not now, when?
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