Republika Online Research Articles

AHOK AND BLASPHEMY CASE IN KOMPAS AND REPUBLIKA ONLINE MEDIA: A CLASH OF IDEOLOGIES

Ahok's speech in Kepulauan Seribu was viral on the internet. The speech put the ethnic Chinese Christian Jakarta governor into a national spotlight. Mass media then sought to interpret Ahok's speech by framing its content. Using Robert Entman's framing theory, this paper analyzes online media framing of Republika and Kompas on Ahok and a blasphemy case involving him. Content analysis of the news articles published by the two online media shows that the framing of Ahok and the blasphemy case differ in reporting and focus. Kompas Online mostly reported positive news about Ahok, while Republika Online demonstrated a different pattern of framing. On the blasphemy case, Kompas Online focused on defense, whereas Republika Online emphasized that Ahok had insulted Islam and had to be jailed. These differences are manifestations of an ideological clash between Kompas and Republika.

KONSTRUKSI KEGAGALAN IMUNISASI MR TAHAP KEDUA DALAM PEMBERITAAN MEDIA ONLINE

This research is intended to compare the construction of the failure of MR vaccine program in online news media (Republika online and Tempo.co) coverage. The paradigm used in this study is the constructivism paradigm with a qualitative approach. The method used in this research is the content analysis method using Robert Entman's framing device as a data analysis technique. The data in this study are news texts related to the failure of the coverage of the second phase of the MR vaccine program in Republika online and Tempo.co for the period September - November 2018. The results of this study indicate that in Tempo.co's framing, the failure of vaccine coverage was considered as a serious threat to the nation's safety due to the issuance of the illicit fatwa on MR vaccine by MUI, while in the Republika online’s frame, the issue was seen as an indication of low public awareness of health and is due to various factors such as very difficult geographical conditions, the threat of health workers and the illicit fatwa on MR vaccine by MUI.

Islamic Movement Global Jihad: Analysis of Online Media Framing

In 2015-2016, news in online media related to jihad issues developed significantly, marked by the emergence of various religious sites. However, in the Indonesian context, there has not been much literature that specifically explores the relationship between online media ideology and religious issues. To fill this gap, this article aimed to analyze the framing of Islamic online media related to the issue of jihad. This research used descriptive qualitative to analyze the issue of jihad in online media. The Entman framing theory applied in this study, including jihad as war, improving welfare, dangerous jihad, enforcement of Islamic law and jihad against the authorities. The study focused on four Islamic sites of Arrahmah.com, Hidayatullah, Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia, NU online and Republika online from 2015-2016. The results showed that Arrahmah portrayed jihad in the framework of war to uphold Allah’s law, while Hidayatullah.com framed jihad as a real war. Hidayatullah focused on liberating Muslim lands related to conflicts in the Rohingya and Palestine. In comparison, NU Online uplifted jihad for the welfare of the community. One of the biggest frameworks was to defend the state for the welfare of society, eradicating ignorance and poverty, and anti-corruption jihad. In the fourth media, Republika online emphasized social welfare and jihad and pushed it over other news. From the analysis, the issue of jihad was framed differently by online Islamic media. Consequently, the difference was in the selection of events, the frequency of news titles, the emphasis on the selection of words, examples and illustrations.

The Representation of Reunion 212 in Indonesian Online Media

Reunion 212 which is the action of a series of previous actions was reported by many media in Indonesia. Each media portrays the action differently. This critical discourse analysis attempts to uncover the practice of power in Indonesian online media regarding the rally. Data were analyzed using van Dijk discourse analysis approach which consisted of text analysis, social cognition, and social context. The findings reveal that CNN Indonesia.com is more concerned about the adverse effects of the action and the purpose of the action which is considered politically charged, while Republika Online brings more humanist themes but also does not deny the potential political purpose behind the action. The themes are supported by certain lexical and discourse strategies. Moreover, the power practice is more visible in CNN Indonesia.com which attempts to convince readers that the action is bad and orientates itself more toward political purposes. While the news from Republika Online is more informative and only contains the good side of the action.

EUFEMISME DAN DISFEMISME PADA MEDIA BERITA DARING REPUBLIKA: PERKEMBANGAN KASUS SETYA NOVANTO EDISI JANUARI 2018

AbstractThis research aims to identify, describe, and analyze the use of euphemism and dysphemism from the forming process, meaning, and function of Republika online media related to the Development of Setya Novanto Case in January 2018 edition. Method used is descriptive with qualitative approach. Data source is news issued by Republika online regarding Setya Novanto Case Development in January 2018 edition many as 15 news issues. Research data is the use of euphemism and dysphemism including word, phrase, clause, and sentence. Data collecting technique used is documentation and tool of data collecting is news capture. Data analysis method used are identity and distributional method. The meaning of euphemism and dysphemism including collocative meaning and connotative meaning either in form of word, phrase, or clause. Euphemism can function as a protective tool, smoothing utterance, provocation, encouragement, fraud cover, and diplomacy. Dysphemism can function as a negative image of someone or something, showing low value thing, exaggerate something, and showing disrespect. Key Words: Euphism, Dyshemism, Republika Online, Setya Novanto Case

Critical Discourse Analysis of Interfaith Marriage News from Cyber Media in Indonesia

Abstract In Indonesia, there are three preconditions for a successful marriage: being of legal age for marriage; parental approval, especially from the father; and religious and ethnic compatibility. The Indonesian Marriage Law provides that “a marriage is legitimate, if it has been performed according to the laws of the respective religions and beliefs of the parties concerned”. This clause indirectly prohibits inter-religious or interfaith marriage. Therefore, every religion in Indonesia encourages it followers to marry someone of the same religious faith. This research examines the issue of interfaith marriage as reported by Indonesia’s cyber media. Case studies are presented to explain why different media institutions have differing stances on the issue. Using a qualitative approach, the research uses the analytical data technique of Norman Fairclough’s critical discourse analysis. The authors analyzed three cyber media, Republika Online, Kompas.com, and Sinarharapan.co from September to December 2014. One key aim was to discover which media have the tendency to support diversity, discourse practice, and sociocultural practice. Results indicated that Islam-oriented media, such as Republika Online, tend to reject the movement for the legalization of interfaith marriage, as interfaith marriage is banned by Islamic shari’ law. Secular online media, such as Kompas.com with an independent ethos of transcendental humanism, lean toward support for rights and legal certainty for interfaith spouses. Meanwhile, Christian-oriented Sinarharapan.co tended to neglect the issue, as if deeming it irrelevant to its readership.

Contextualizing jihad and mainstream Muslim identity in Indonesia: the case of Republika Online

ABSTRACTJihad in the history of Islam has developed into a contested doctrine over a period of time. The term jihad as related to any exertion of power has been used in the name of Muslims to justify wars in many parts of the world. On the other hand, the non-violent interpretation of jihad has been promoted by so-called moderate Muslim groups to support a moderating attitude towards colonial powers, un-Islamic authorities and non-Muslims in general. This article investigates the discourse of jihad presented by Republika Online as the biggest Islamic commercial online news service in Indonesia. The article argues that the description of jihad in Republika Online represents an attempt to contextualize the interpretation of jihad by the mainstream moderate Muslim groups in Indonesia. This contextualization suggests the possibility of the interpretation of the doctrine of jihad as an armed struggle as well as other generalized struggles depending on specific local conditions. This specific interpretation also represents the construction of an integrated identity formation by projecting a distinct Indonesian Muslim identity which is Islamic in nature but also bounded by the awareness of a nationalist and an anti-imperialist identity.