Press In Indonesia Research Articles

The Fourth Estate Unbound: Examining Press Law and Ethics in the Digital Age in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the digital age has transformed the media landscape, ushering in new opportunities and challenges for press freedom, law, and ethics. This paper investigates the evolving role of the press in Indonesia's digital era, with a specific focus on the legal and ethical dimensions. It delves into the implications of online platforms and social media on news dissemination, exploring the regulatory frameworks governing journalism and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists. Additionally, it examines the impact of digital technology on media ownership, censorship, and the proliferation of misinformation. Through case studies and scholarly research, the paper seeks to provide insights into how Indonesian media can navigate these complexities while upholding press freedom and ethical standards. Key areas of analysis include the historical context of press freedom, integrity in online news reporting, challenges to traditional media outlets, strategies for combating misinformation, and the legal implications of digital journalism. Ultimately, the paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how Indonesia's media can adapt and thrive in the digital age while maintaining their essential role as guardians of democracy and public discourse.

The Ethical Experience of Online Journalists in Avoiding Trial by the Press

Trial by the press is an ethically prohibited practice in journalism activities in Indonesia. However, it still occurs in various online media, meaning that there is something wrong with the ethical actions of online media journalists. This research aims to reveal the ethical experiences of online media journalists in avoiding trial by the press. This research method uses a phenomenological approach by conducting interviews with five online media journalists and a literature study of regulatory trials by the press in Indonesia. The results show that trial by the press has been institutionally regulated to be avoided by journalists, especially in Law 40/1999, Journalistic Code of Ethics from the Press Council, PWI, and AJI. However, journalistic ethical principles in institutional regulations are no longer compatible with the working mechanisms of online media, thus creating a dilemma for online media journalists to choose between the two. However, online media journalists do not view institutional regulations and online media working mechanisms as dualism in the practice of online journalism. Their experience in elaborating institutional regulations and online media working mechanisms can minimize the occurrence of trials by the press. We concluded that contextual and situational elaboration of institutional regulations and working mechanisms of online media can produce an authentic meaning for journalists to avoid trial by the press in online media.

The Role of YLBHI-LBH Semarang in Providing Legal Aid to Victims of the Omnibus Law Demonstration: A Discourse of Freedom of Expression and Press in Indonesia

Legal aid is the provision of legal aid services to those who can afford achievements or to give voluntarily to the poor. The provision of Legal Aid is an advocate profession. The provision of legal assistance provides a sense of peace of mind to the recipients of legal assistance. The purpose of this paper is to determine the function and authority of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation as a provider of Legal Aid and the problems faced by the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation in accompanying victims of omnibus law demonstrations. This study aims to analyze the role of YLBHI-LBH Semarang in providing protection for victims. In addition, this study also analyzes the rights of citizens in expressing and expressing opinions in the context of freedom of opinion and the press in Indonesia. This study found that in terms of victim protection, especially demonstrations by legal aid agencies, there were many obstacles, especially repression from law enforcement officials. In addition, journalists and the press, including the legal aid press, are also often under pressure, ranging from threats, persecution, to damaging the press media on the ground. In fact, freedom of the press and victim protection are guaranteed in Indonesian law.

PERKEMBANGAN MAJALAH FIKIRAN RA’JAT PADA MASA PERGERAKAN NASIONAL TAHUN 1932-1933

The purpose of this study was to determine the background and objectives of the publication of the magazine Fikiran Ra'jat 1932-1933, knowing the contents of the Fikiran Ra'jat magazine 1932-1933, knowing the influence of the existence of Fikiran Ra'jat magazine on the Indonesian people during the national movement in the year. 1932-1933, and knowing the end of the publication of the magazine Fikiran Ra'jat in 1932-1933. Methods In this study, researchers used historical methods with heuristic data collection techniques through several stages, namely collection of sources, conducting source criticism both internally and externally, verifying data, and interpreting. Based on the research results, the History of the Press in Indonesia was pioneered by the European Nation, namely Britain. The first time the press was in the form of an official circular or official document printed by the Dutch, for example the result of an agreement. The background for the publication of the Fikiran Ra'jat Magazine was the political situation at that time. The Fikiran Ra'jat magazine is famous for its Popular Political Magazine, the contents of the Fikiran Ra'jat magazine are mostly about political issues that occurred during the movement period. The contents of the magazine talked a lot about capitalism and imperialism committed by the Dutch against the Indonesian people (Marhaen). The influence of the magazine Fikiran Ra'jat on the life of the Indonesian people, namely in the political, economic and social fields.

Jejak Kebangkitan Pers Kota Banjarmasin Pasca 1998

The press is one of the institutions in society that bridges information between the public and the government through the mass media. In the life of a democratic community, nation, and state, freedom to express thoughts and opinions according to one's conscience and the right to obtain information must be guaranteed because these are the most basic human rights. In reality, the implementation of press freedom in the Reformation Era still faces many obstacles. Considering the political direction previously during the New Order era, which tended to be personal, very strong, and authoritative, in the following period, there were major changes for the press in Indonesia, including in Banjarmasin. This study explores how is the role of PWI in unifying forum for journalists nationall and creating a major contribution to maintaining the pillars of democracy in the realization of the post-1998 press in Banjarmasin City.Keywords: Press, Banjarmasin City, Post-1998

EFEKTIVITAS PENERAPAN ASAS PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE OLEH PERS DALAM PEMBERITAAN TINDAK PIDANA MAKAR

This study aims to determine the extent to which the effectiveness of the application of the principle of the Presumption Of Innocence by the Press in conductin a report, especially on treason crime. Primary data source research methods in the form of literature study, legislation and journals and other literature, secondary data sources in the form of interviews from research sources. Data collection method is a qualitative data collection method that focuses on the general principles underlying the manifestation of symptom units in human life, or the patterns analyzed are social phenomena by using the culture of the community concerned to obtain a picture of prevailing patterns. Method of presenting data obtained or data collected during the study in the form of primary data and secondary data were analyzed qualitatively then presented descriptively.
 Based on research and discussion of the main issues raised in this thesis, namely that the press or journalists must abide by the presumption of innocence in presenting news and information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, obeying journalistic code of ethics so that violations do not occur and as law enforcement efforts carried out by the press. The press council as the agency that oversees the press must conduct more oversight of the media and the press in Indonesia.

EKSISTENSI PERS ISLAM DALAM DINAMIKA INDONESIA DI ERA MODERN

This study aims to examine the potential of the Islamic press in Indonesia in the modern era. The occurrence of media competition has caused the Islamic press in Indonesia to experience something that is dilemmatic. Starting from group interference which gave birth to the growth of the liberal Islamic press. Until the lack of Islamic mass media that carries the themes of tolerance and civilization in Islamic studies. The research method uses a library approach using techniques to analyze the contents of Islamic media. The validity of the data uses perseverance techniques and the rigorous preparation of relevant Islamic media news content. The results of the study found that da’wah media were able to reach all aspects, both children, adolescents, and parents. There is the power of the Islamic press which is under the unity of Muslims so that the Islamic press still exists in the modern era. The recent decline in the Islamic press is due to the inconsistency of the Islamic press in carrying out relevant themes for Islamic preaching positively. So that the Islamic press seems more trapped against market needs and tends to be more liberal. Even though the Islamic press should have its activeness in consuming media that has Islamic nuances, besides that innovation is also needed to develop the Islamic press with various methods, especially those relating to Islamic principles and values that promote tolerance and peace.Keywords: Existence, Islamic Press, Modern

The Free Press in Indonesia as Human Security?: A Preliminary Analysis

This paper discusses human security in the context of media threat towards the society in Indonesia. Specifically this paper seeks to explain the development of media liberalization in Indonesia and the impact on civil rights in obtaining the truth information and the quest for true and reliable information. The increasing number of top businessmen owning media companies, following political and economic liberalization has been one of the most important phenomena over the past few years. The acquisition of media companies by businessman and politicians will influence indirectly the content of news reports. Finally, some radical groups have taken advantage of the free press policy to infiltrate Indonesian moderate Muslim society. Overall, media have failed to show their responsibility and seem to be far from the ethics because they are owned by businessmen, politicians and interest groups.

Penghakiman oleh Pers Nasional: Suatu Kritik atas Kebebasan Pers dalam Pemberitaan Perkara Tindak Pidana Korupsi

The 1998 reform in Indonesia has changed freedom press in Indonesia. Now press implements libertarian model which puts freedom first instead of responsibility. Previously, press implemented soviet communist model which put responsibility first instead of freedom. Fifteen years later, press in Indonesia has become political tool by the owner of the press company who has high position in political party participating in the 2014 election. This reflects on the disproportional news regarding corruption cases conducted by the government officer or parliament member from the contender party. Such news delivers not only facts but also misleading opinions to the society which creates trial by the press. In fact, presumption of innocent principle is a foundation for press reporting news as stipulated in Law No. 40 Year 1999 concerning Press and Journalistic Code of Conduct. In libertarian press there are always borders but such borders are not effective since the freedom of press in Indonesia is powerful. Article used qualitative and library research with secondary sources of law to gain a solution to this problem. Therefore, Press Board should maximize its function in supervising the implementation of presumption of innocent principle and to raise society awareness regarding the law supremacy. In the end, to fulfill press social responsibility, a press profession court shall be established to keep press independency.

In Defense of the Freedom of the Press: The Indonesian Playboy Magazine Case Study

One of the most observable achievements in the development of liberal democracy in Indonesia after the fall of the Soeharto’s New Order is the flourishing freedom of the press. One notable case was the Indonesian Playboy magazine and court decisions pertaining to it, which was successful in drawing massive public and even international attention. By thoroughly describing thoughts, feelings, values, and beliefs of various actors involved, this article explains the impacts of liberal democracy experimentation in Indonesia after the amendment of 1945 Constitution. This case has provided an excellent opportunity in observing the rule of law in enforcing the freedom of the press in Indonesia facing social cultural elements strongly adhered to by Indonesian people.

Pembreidelan Pers di Indonesia dalam Perspektif Politik Media

Abstract: To observe the dinamics of the press in Indonesia is very interesting as the development of national press can not be apart of socio-politics situation in this country. Even it can be told that the “live or dead” of national press depends on how the ruler treat it. Historical facts inform us that media censorship has become a snate for press development time by time. In this connection, media censorship has become primary weapon to limit the press freedom in media politics applied by the ruler. It because media has a very important role in contemporary political arts. Press freedom is now a thing that journalists struggle to be happen. At the other hand, the ruler needs press to legitimate its power. This articles aim to analyze how media censorship had chained the press freedom in view of media politics. In this case, the ruler applies the press policy toward the press institution to secure its position and power.

Politics and the Press in Indonesia

This article will explain how one of Indonesia’s richest and most powerful man, Aburizal Bakrie, came to purchase the Surabaya Post in 2008 and the consequences of this purchase. For the journalists who work for this daily Indonesian-language newspaper, the change of ownership affected how they could report the mudflow disaster on the outskirts of Surabaya, in which the Bakrie-controlled company, Lapindo-Brantas, was implicated. Through testimony from Surabaya Post journalists, this article sheds light on what can happen to when an owner with a vested interest in shaping the news decides to purchase the paper. The result is a dramatic decline in the autonomy of its journalists to accurately cover issues relating to the owner. The hindrances to journalist’s autonomy exposed in this case study are a concern for greater press freedom in the archipelago.

Kebebasan Pers dalam Konteks KUHP Pidana: Menyoal Undang-Undang sebagai Fungsi Komunikasi

In his book, The Limits of Law, Anthony Allots stated that regulation is no more that a communication system based on Wittgenstein’s phrase: the language game. Regulations always ask the same questions: who’s the actor of communication? For whom the regulations been imposed? How did its communication method? What were communication obstacles which disturbed the communication process? Speaking about press regulations, which cutting-off and narrowing the freedom of press in Indonesia as imposed by KUH Pidana, it was clear enough that such regulation’s function mainly part of repressive acts, not preventive purposes.

Media in Indonesia: Forum for political change and critical assessment

Abstract: This paper reviews the struggle for freedom of the press in Indonesia from the colonial period until 2006. First, the paper examines press initiatives and restraints placed on these during the colonial period, followed by those during the period of Sukarno. Then, the paper questions Suharto's efforts to censor the press during his presidency drawing on the author's personal experiences working as a journalist in Jakarta during this period. More recent governmental changes are then analysed with regards to the press and questions raised regarding how far this emancipation has enabled journalists and the mass media – especially the popular press – to live up to what some argue is their responsibility, to serve as a forum for political change and critical assessment. The paper questions if newspapers in Indonesia have been successful in reaching in practice, their mottos of implementing press freedom, and it debates whether announcing that one is ‘working on the people's behalf’ is the same as maintaining ‘press freedom’. I conclude with case studies that raise questions regarding whether, in the present political climate, a newspaper can really be free from government interference in Indonesia.

Review: Politics and the Press in Indonesia: Understanding an Evolving Political Culture

Review: Politics and the Press in Indonesia: Understanding an Evolving Political Culture

Politics and the Press in Indonesia: Understanding an Evolving Political Culture

Politics and the Press in Indonesia: Understanding an Evolving Political Culture

Chinese Press after the New Order: Caught Between the Continuity of Idealism and the Logic of the Market 1

After the fall of Suharto, in cities throughout Indonesia, dozens of Chinese Indonesians, motivated by a diversity of interests, began to establish Chinese media. After a time, the idealism of that fragmented Chinese press encountered various stumbling blocks, the main one being the problem of finding the right fit between idealism, media management practices and reader tastes. This article sets out to examine the continuity--or lack of it--of idealism from the Chinese press of colonial times to that established in post-New Order Indonesia, notwithstanding the period of more than 30 years in which the Chinese press was buried. The analysis begins with an overview of the Chinese press in Indonesia, followed by an examination of case studies of post-New Order publications. The aim of this analysis is to reveal the diversity of offerings of the various publications as they interpret both their own particular agenda and the demands of the market. The article concludes with a discussion of the dynamics of the Chinese press in its approach to the market and its potential readership.

Politics and the press in Indonesia: understanding an evolving political culture

This book explores the evolving political culture in Indonesia, by discussing the country's dominant political philosophies, then showing how those philosophies affect the working lives of ordinary Indonesian citizens. It focuses in particular on the working lives of news journalists, a group that occupies a strategic social and political position.

The Governor a Missionary? Dutch Colonial Rule and Christianization during Idenburg’s Term of Office as Governor of Indonesiaw (1909-16)

As a reslut of forced Christianization, the motherland threatens to alienate the indigenous population of our colonies from herself.’ With this slogan a combination of left-wing political parties entered the elections for the Dutch Parliament in June 1913. This combination won the elections and in the end it was the liberal Cort van der Linden who was commissioned to form a government. The then governor-general of what was called the Dutch East Indies, the Christian statesman A. W. F. Idenburg (1861-1935), consequently considered relinquishing his post, now that a government would be formed of a political colour different from his own. On the advice of the leader of his party, the Dutch politician, journalist, and church leader Abraham Kuyper, however, he decided that his decision to stay or to resign would depend on the possibilities of co-operation with the new minister of colonial affairs. But he had no illusions about the opinion of the European press in Indonesia. ‘Against me,’ he wrote in a letter to the outgoing minister of colonial affairs, J. H. de Waal Malefijt (1852-1931), a fellow party member, ‘a devilish howling has burst out in some of the papers. They all agree that I must go.’

The Press in Indonesia

The 1990s have brought a turbulent period of negotiation and conflict over press freedom to Indonesia. This article gives a brief overview of the many other times the government has suppressed the print media.