Jakarta - Deputy Coordinator of the Islam Defence Coordination\n(Korlabi), Novel Bamukmin, has voiced objections to the handling of the\ncase involving comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono\u2019s Mens Rea stand-up material\nentering restorative justice (RJ).<\/p>\n
Novel assesses that the content of Pandji\u2019s Mens Rea is more severe\nin its impact compared to the religious blasphemy case previously\ncommitted by former Governor of DKI Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama,\nalias Ahok.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the realm of religious blasphemy, I see several points with such\nextensive notes. This is more severe than Ahok\u2019s case,\u201d Novel stated\nwhile attending mediation with Pandji at Metro Jaya Police Headquarters,\nThursday (9\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
According to him, the material presented by Pandji attacks the\nIslamic prayer sharia, making it inappropriate to resolve through RJ,\neven though the mechanism is regulated in the new Criminal Code\n(KUHP).<\/p>\n
\u201cPersonally, I still object. As an ustaz, preacher, and lecturer who\nshouts from pulpits everywhere, even on several TV shows, I convey that\nthere is no redemption for religious blasphemy except the death\npenalty,\u201d Novel said.<\/p>\n
Novel mentioned that this case has been dragging on because Pandji\nhas not yet issued a direct apology.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy do I object? Because there is no direct statement of apology,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf these four things have been done, then there is no need to enter\nRJ. In fact, if necessary, we can withdraw the report,\u201d Novel added.<\/p>\n
Previously, Deputy Chairman of the Ulama and Activists Defence Team\n(TPUA), Novel Chaidir Hasan or Novel Bamukmin, joined the ranks of\nreporters against Pandji Pragiwaksono regarding the Mens Rea comedy\nmaterial.<\/p>\n
Novel\u2019s report is registered under case number\nLP\/B\/481\/2026\/SPKT\/POLDA METRO JAYA. He was examined regarding his\nreport on Pandji\u2019s material at Metro Jaya Police Headquarters, Monday\n(26\/1\/2026).<\/p>\n
According to him, freedom of expression has limits when it intersects\nwith religion, and Pandji has crossed that boundary.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease express whatever you want, criticise the government if you\nlike. But religion is very sensitive. I reported this so that Indonesia\ndoes not become chaotic. Because society is already chaotic everywhere,\u201d\nhe explained.<\/p>\n
Pandji was first reported by a coordinator of Nahdlatul Ulama Youth\nWing and Muhammadiyah Youth Alliance, Rizki Abdul Rahman Wahid, who felt\noffended by the material he delivered in the Mens Rea show aired on the\nNetflix streaming platform.<\/p>\n
He reported Pandji to Metro Jaya Police Headquarters. His report is\nregistered under number LP\/B\/166\/I\/2026\/SPKT\/POLDA METRO JAYA.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the video clip we saw, Pandji made statements implying that NU\nand Muhammadiyah were involved in political quid pro quo practices, thus\nobtaining mining management,\u201d said the reporter named Rizki, quoted from\nhis report letter, Thursday (8\/1\/2026).<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/novel-bamukmin-objects-to-mens-rea-case-involving-pandji-entering-restorative-justice-1775713855", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }