JAKARTA - Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono collaborated with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to close the Mens Rea Stand-Up Comedy Special at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta. He and the anti-graft agency share a shared passion for the public.
"It turns out that the spirit he wanted to convey, 'get used to what's right,' aligns with the mission of the Mensrea Stand Up Comedy Special," Pandji said at a press conference at the KPK's Merah Putih building in Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, as quoted on Tuesday, August 26.
Pandji continued, this collaboration isn't the first of its kind. However, he is proud to have the KPK involved in his 10th show as a comedian.
"The support of an esteemed and reputable institution like the KPK further enhances the legitimacy of this show," he said.
Through this collaboration, the KPK is entrusting Pandji with conveying the message, 'Get used to what's right, don't justify what's ordinary.'
Pandji will convey this message through a seating system for his audience. He explained that ticket holders will have the freedom to choose their seats based on their category.
Later, each seat will be marked with a marker so they can leave.
"So, imagine, there are 10,000 seats. People can enter first, take this from the envelope, take this one attached to their seat, and then they can leave to enjoy the show outside," Pandji explained.
"When they return, hopefully no one will sit there. Even if someone does, we can say, 'This is my seat number,' according to the one attached to the chair," he continued.
Pandji explained that this method directly implements the message of "getting used to doing things right." Furthermore, KPK leaders and employees do not receive free tickets, as they would for performances in collaboration with other agencies.
Anyone who wants to watch must purchase a ticket. This way, the slogan "getting used to doing things right" can be put into practice immediately.
The Stand-Up Comedy Special, Mens Rea, will be opened by comedian Dany Beler. Pandji will then perform for almost two hours.
Pandji mentioned the wide range of stand-up comedy material he will present, including political topics. "Mens Rea is my 10th stand-up comedy show in 15 years. The main topic will be politics. The intention is to improve Indonesian society as part of democracy. There's a lot of talk about, 'Oh, politicians should be this, politicians should be that,'" he explained.
"But actually, the direction of the nation, especially in the political context, can be determined by its people. The people play a crucial role. And for that reason, Mensrea is designed to improve the people as part of a democratic society," Pandji continued.
Pandji further revealed that Mens Rea Jakarta has a ticket quota of 10,000, with only 20 tickets remaining. Tickets for live viewing or live streaming can be purchased at mensrea.id.
"Tickets for the live stream can be purchased at mensarea.id to enjoy a show that is 100% about Indonesian politics," he said.
Meanwhile, Amir Arief, Director of Socialization and Anti-Corruption Campaigns at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), hopes that Pandji's performance will instill a message of avoiding corruption.
"The KPK hopes this comedy can instill the message of practicing what is right, not justifying what is ordinary, among the public, while also increasing public awareness and reflection on anti-corruption, starting from small things," he emphasized at the same location.
"Anti-corruption education cannot be effective if it is only carried out by the KPK. All elements of society play a crucial role in ensuring the message is more easily accepted," Amir concluded.
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