An old video of Miftah Maulana, better known as Gus Miftah, has again stolen the public's attention. In the video, Miftah makes a joke that is considered to be demeaning to artist Yati Pesek. The video went viral on social media and sparked a wave of criticism from various groups, including women activists and netizens.
Miftah's joke calling Yati Pesek with a physical comment has drawn sharp criticism. Several public figures, such as Ni Luh Djelantik, also condemned the statement and considered the joke inappropriate for a religious figure. "This not only tarnishes his name, but also hurts many parties," said Ni Luh.
Strong reactions also emerged on social media platforms, where the hashtag #GusMiftah trended. Many parties demanded clarification and an apology for the statement, which was considered not to reflect the values of tolerance and respect.
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Message to all Miftah defenders.
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This old video was first uploaded on YouTube several years ago, but only went viral again after being re-shared by a number of accounts on social media in December 2024. In the video, Miftah makes a joke that calls Yati Pesek's physique "ugly".
The statement sparked a wave of criticism because it was considered disrespectful to Yati Pesek as an artist and a woman. The video received greater attention after Ni Luh Djelantik, a women's activist and entrepreneur, also commented on and mocked Miftah on social media.
After the video went viral, social media was filled with sharp criticism of Miftah. Many netizens criticized the joke, which was considered sensitive and hurtful to many people. One comment read, "A religious figure should set a good example, not make jokes that belittle others."
Women's activists such as Ni Luh Djelantik also urged Miftah to apologize publicly. She called the joke an insult to women and did not reflect the values taught in religion.
photo: Instagram/@gusmiftah
Various parties are now urging Miftah to immediately provide clarification and an apology for the statement. Until this news was written, Miftah had not given an official response regarding the video that had gone viral again. This silence has instead sparked more negative comments, with some netizens linking this case to other controversies involving Miftah.
This case adds to the long list of controversies involving Miftah. Previously, he was also criticized for his comments on an iced tea seller, which were considered inappropriate. Observers believe that the accumulation of these controversies could damage Miftah's reputation as a religious figure. Many hope that this case will be an important lesson for public figures, especially in maintaining the sensitivity of speech in public spaces. Miftah's response to this case will determine whether he can restore public trust.
In the video, Miftah made a joke that was considered demeaning to artist Yati Pesek by mentioning her physical appearance as the reason she did not become a commercial sex worker. The joke was considered disrespectful to Yati Pesek as a woman and an artist.
Women activists and netizens considered this statement as an inappropriate insult. Until now, Miftah has not given an official response regarding the video that has gone viral again. Yes, previously Miftah was also criticized for comments about iced tea sellers, which were considered demeaning and inappropriate.
(brl/red)
