Mpok Alpa Passes Away After Three Years of Hiding Her Illness

Source: inforedaksi.com

www.jejaknesia.com – The Indonesian entertainment world is in mourning. Comedian and presenter Nina Carolina, better known as Mpok Alpa, reportedly passed away at the age of 38. Behind her cheerful smile, Mpok Alpa carried a heavy story—she had been quietly battling cancer for three years, until the final moment on Friday morning, August 15, 2025.

1. Moments of Mourning on Television

The sad news was first announced by Raffi Ahmad and Irfan Hakim through the program FYP on Trans7. Raffi expressed his grief with heartfelt words: “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un, our friend… Mpok Alpa has passed away; her husband just contacted us.” Upon hearing this news, tears flowed from Raffi and Irfan, and they immediately left the studio to head to the hospital.

2. Journey Against Illness

Several media outlets revealed that Mpok Alpa had been fighting cancer for almost three years. However, to maintain her privacy and avoid troubling others, she chose to keep her health condition secret.

Irfan Hakim mentioned that Mpok Alpa continued to appear cheerful on screen even while undergoing treatment—even during her pregnancy and while giving birth to twins, she remained strong. At that time, chemotherapy treatment was adjusted to ensure it did not endanger the fetus.

3. Time of Passing

The time of Mpok Alpa's passing was reported differently across media: some reported 08:15 WIB, others around 08:30 WIB, and some mentioned 08:31 WIB as the exact moment of her departure.

4. Memories and Reactions from Friends

Raffi Ahmad shared a heartfelt message on Instagram: “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Your loss is deeply felt… May Allah SWT grant you the best place and give strength to those of us left behind… Al-Fatihah.”

Fellow artists and viewers flooded social media with condolences, reminiscing about Mpok Alpa’s cheerfulness and resilience as a humble, sincere, and inspiring figure. 

5. A Career That Shone Brightly

Mpok Alpa’s popularity skyrocketed thanks to a viral video in 2018, when her husband in a minimarket said her phrase: “Take me to the mall, take me to the mall…” which made many people laugh and feel entertained. Since then, she actively worked as a comedian and presenter on various TV programs. 

Career Highlights

• Went viral in 2018 through spontaneous and funny videos.
• Worked as a comedian and TV presenter – bringing her signature cheerfulness.
• Left warm and inspiring memories for many people.

The loss of Mpok Alpa is profoundly felt. Behind her laughter and lighthearted demeanor was extraordinary strength and sincerity. May her family be granted patience, and may Mpok Alpa be welcomed by His side.

“Farewell, Mpok Alpa. Your laughter and resilience will always be remembered.”

References

• CNBC Indonesia
• Liputan6.com