11 research outputs found
Media policy in the context of global media flows, the internet, and piracy: an historical analysis of media regulation in Indonesia
No full textTRUSTING TWITTERSPHERE AS A GENUINE POLITICAL DEBATE? THE CASE OF INDONESIAN ELECTION HASTAGS
No full textThis research in progress explores how political discussion on Indonesian Twittersphere could provide a genuine conversation on debates related to the upcoming 2019 national election in Indonesia. Taking the case of the presidential and parliamentary election in the upcoming April 2019, the author uses social media data on Twitter to investigate whether the discussions are heavily lean into digital public sphere or more dominated by political buzzer and bots. The author examines this by creating Twitter network maps based on hashtags related to the election. Modularity tests are employed to identify the extent of online community developed during the conversations. Most of the hashtags analyzed could attract hundreds of small communities, created mini-publics, which in turn shows the degree of willingness of the Indonesian social media users to participate in this practice of digital citizenship. Qualitative observations on the selection of the most significant actors within the network and the words they posted are employed to understand if the conversations were not led by either dominant political actors or political buzzers/bots, and thus, suggest the citizens’ genuine form of political communication. Despite the limitations of studying Twitter data, the author suggests that by taking a closer attention to how political conversation in non-English/Western political environment, this study might provide valuable insights on the development of genuine utilization of (and trust on) the social media platforms for political engagement
Inside Indonesia, n° 129 (Jul. - Sep. 2017) : Citizenship
No full textInside Indonesia n° 129 (Jul. - Sep. 2017) : Citizenship "I am an Indonesian citizen!" by Ward Berenschot and Gerry van Klinken What does exercising citizenship in Indonesia's democracy look like? Digital citizenship by M. Zamzam Fauzanafi Online corruption talk in Banten can be vitriolic Labour takes a citizenship approach by Hari Nugroho Despite the impressive activism of Pekalongan’s labour union, its political clout remains limited Indonesia's diaspora citizens by Yearry Panji Setianto A..
Inside Indonesia, n° 129 (Jul. - Sep. 2017) : Citizenship
No full textInside Indonesia n° 129 (Jul. - Sep. 2017) : Citizenship "I am an Indonesian citizen!" by Ward Berenschot and Gerry van Klinken What does exercising citizenship in Indonesia's democracy look like? Digital citizenship by M. Zamzam Fauzanafi Online corruption talk in Banten can be vitriolic Labour takes a citizenship approach by Hari Nugroho Despite the impressive activism of Pekalongan’s labour union, its political clout remains limited Indonesia's diaspora citizens by Yearry Panji Setianto A..
Revisiting transnational media flow in Nusantara: cross-border content broadcasting in Indonesia and Malaysia
No full textPrevious studies on transnational media have emphasized transnational media organizations and tended to ignore the role of cross-border content, especially in a non-Western context. This study aims to fill theoretical gaps within this scholarship by providing an analysis of the Southeast Asian media sphere, focusing on Indonesia and Malaysia in a historical context—transnational media flow before 2010. The two neighboring nations of Indonesia and Malaysia have many things in common, from culture to language and religion. This study not only explores similarities in the reception and appropriation of transnational content in both countries but also investigates why, to some extent, each had a different attitude toward content produced by the other. It also looks at how governments in these two nations control the flow of transnational media content. Focusing on broadcast media, the study finds that cross-border media flow between Indonesia and Malaysia was made possible primarily in two ways: (1) illicit or unintended media exchange, and (2) legal and intended media exchange. Illicit media exchange was enabled through the use of satellite dishes and antennae near state borders, as well as piracy. Legal and intended media exchange was enabled through state collaboration and the purchase of media rights; both governments also utilized several bodies of laws to assist in controlling transnational media content. Based on our analysis, there is a path of transnational media exchange between these two countries. We alsoPeer reviewedMedia and Strategic Communication
Media Policy in The Context of Global Media Flows, The Internet, and Piracy: An Historical Analysis of Media Regulation in Indonesia
No full textRevisiting Transnational Media Flow in Nusantara: Cross-border Content Broadcasting in Indonesia and Malaysia
No full textPrevious studies on transnational media have emphasized transnational media organizations and tended to ignore the role of cross-border content, especially in a non-Western context. This study aims to fill theoretical gaps within this scholarship by providing an analysis of the Southeast Asian media sphere, focusing on Indonesia and Malaysia in a historical context—transnational media flow before 2010. The two neighboring nations of Indonesia and Malaysia have many things in common, from culture to language and religion. This study not only explores similarities in the reception and appropriation of transnational content in both countries but also investigates why, to some extent, each had a different attitude toward content produced by the other. It also looks at how governments in these two nations control the flow of transnational media content. Focusing on broadcast media, the study finds that cross-border media flow between Indonesia and Malaysia was made possible primarily in two ways: (1) illicit or unintended media exchange, and (2) legal and intended media exchange. Illicit media exchange was enabled through the use of satellite dishes and antennae near state borders, as well as piracy. Legal and intended media exchange was enabled through state collaboration and the purchase of media rights; both governments also utilized several bodies of laws to assist in controlling transnational media content. Based on our analysis, there is a path of transnational media exchange between these two countries. We also found Malaysians to be more accepting of Indonesian content than vice versa
IMPROVING DATA LITERACY AMONG JOURNALISTS THROUGH WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE TO ADVANCE THE ANALYTICAL SKILLS IN REPORTING
No full textIn an extraordinary situation such as pandemic and disaster, journalists perform a beneficial function in presenting accurate and reliable information. Information is passed on to the public who are in dire need of guidance during an emergency situation especially when the public is overloaded with unreliable information. Therefore, journalists have an obligation to present truth and eliminate disinformation by providing fact-based storytelling to the public as stated in one of the elements of journalism. The practice of data journalism has become popular as we are becoming more familiar with the presence of data as well as the development of technology. Thus, improving data literacy among journalists has become essential. The creation of Data and Computational Journalism Conference and Workshop Indonesia (DCJ-CI) 2022 aims to enhance the data skills of journalists nationwide by presenting a series of hands-on workshops, talk shows, seminars, and networking sessions to journalists, journalism students and lecturers, as well as data enthusiasts in Indonesia. This event was attended by hundreds of participants throughout the country and joined by speakers and experts from countries like U.S., England, India, Singapore, Nepal, and Indonesia. DCJ-CI resulted in data journalism and computational products published in several media in Indonesia.
IMPROVING DATA LITERACY AMONG JOURNALISTS THROUGH WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE TO ADVANCE THE ANALYTICAL SKILLS IN REPORTING
No full textIn an extraordinary situation such as pandemic and disaster, journalists perform a beneficial function in presenting accurate and reliable information. Information is passed on to the public who are in dire need of guidance during an emergency situation especially when the public is overloaded with unreliable information. Therefore, journalists have an obligation to present truth and eliminate disinformation by providing fact-based storytelling to the public as stated in one of the elements of journalism. The practice of data journalism has become popular as we are becoming more familiar with the presence of data as well as the development of technology. Thus, improving data literacy among journalists has become essential. The creation of Data and Computational Journalism Conference and Workshop Indonesia (DCJ-CI) 2022 aims to enhance the data skills of journalists nationwide by presenting a series of hands-on workshops, talk shows, seminars, and networking sessions to journalists, journalism students and lecturers, as well as data enthusiasts in Indonesia. This event was attended by hundreds of participants throughout the country and joined by speakers and experts from countries like U.S., England, India, Singapore, Nepal, and Indonesia. DCJ-CI resulted in data journalism and computational products published in several media in Indonesia.
Framing The Future: Exploring AI Narratives in Indonesian Online Media Using Topic Modelling
No full textArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force shaping society, and online media plays a pivotal role in shaping public perceptions of it. Given the media’s influence, understanding its framing of recent AI advancements, such as the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, becomes increasingly critical. These models have revolutionized human-machine interaction and are subject to media narratives that can significantly influence public understanding and policy. This research explores the framing of AI narratives in Indonesian online media through the utilization of topic modelling. The study aims to uncover the dominant narratives and themes surrounding AI, including the nuanced portrayal of LLMs and Chat GPT. Using a dataset of online articles and news pieces on AI in the Indonesian context, topic modelling analysis identifies and analyzes the key topics and sentiments. The findings reveal that Indonesian online media tends to portray AI positively, emphasizing its potential for innovation and economic growth. However, concern about ethical implications and job displacement are also present. These findings provide important insights for AI developers, journalists, and policymakers, highlighting the importance of balanced reporting to shape informed public opinion and ethical AI practices
