Posts with tag: Journalism

From bad to worse: Digital populism may send Indonesia’s local media into oblivion  

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Now that local politicians like KDM are reducing their reliance on the mainstream media, legacy local media’s future existence looks increasingly bleak.

Indonesia’s alternative media thriving - but for how long? 

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It is imperative for civil society to intensify its opposition to the proposed revision of the 2002 Broadcasting Law, particularly by demanding the removal of Article 50B. It is also essential for alternative media to develop sustainable revenue sources to replace USAID funding, including redoubling efforts to expand their subscription bases.

‘Allergic to protests’: Indonesian press face fresh challenges under Prabowo

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This chilly new media climate clearly adds to the myriad of problems already facing the Indonesian media. These range from extreme concentration of media ownership to various forms of elite cooptation.

‘Information warriors’ must uphold information integrity in Indonesia

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Indonesia urgently needs a clear strategy to respond to the United Nations’ most recent warning about the dangers of ‘information ecosystems’ losing their integrity.

Talking Indonesia: digital journalism

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How is VICE Indonesia tackling the challenges of the local digital media landscape? Tito Ambyo chats to Ardyan M Erlangga in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Use of the term LGBT in Indonesia and its real-world consequences

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Before 2016, the term ‘LGBT’ was rarely used in Indonesia. Associate Professor Michael Ewing looks at how the media is using and interpreting this foreign term and the implications for queer Indonesians.

Talking Indonesia: fake news

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Fake news has become a major concern in Indonesia. But what can be done to address the problem? Is the proliferation of fake news an indication of the increasing polarisation of Indonesian society? Charlotte Setijadi discusses these issues and more with Ignatius Haryanto in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

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