World Press Freedom Day
Indonesia is hosting the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2017 in Jakarta. Under the theme "Critical Minds for Critical Times: Media's Role Advancing Peaceful,...
Allan Nairn Slams Indonesian Press Freedom
Jakarta — The US investigative journalist Allan Nairn stated that the overall state of press freedom in Indonesia is poor.
The 2017 World Press Freedom Index...
The Murder of Udin: A Grim Memorial of Press Freedom in Indonesia
Yogyakarta -- Udin was lying on his bed on Aug. 13, 1996. It was an ordinary night for him. His wife, Marsiyem, was ironing clothes. A visitor knocked at his door at 10:30 p.m. Udin went out to meet his guest. Less than five minutes later, Marsiyem found her husband lying unconscious on the ground. The night ended as the beginning of a case that challenges the press freedom in Indonesia.
“Malaysia Boleh”: An Exclamation in Repressive Regime
Ilaiya Barathi Panneerselvam and Douglas Elliot
Jakarta—May 2, 2017 It is the battle cry of a nation that echoes across the land. Simply put, ‘Malaysia...
We are… : An Editorial Note
The late and great Jim Morrison once said, “Whoever controls the media, controls the mind”. And that’s not what it seems, but that’s what’s...
Student Media: What You Need to Know
What are Student Media?
In short, student media are similar to commercial media (like Rappler, BBC), but they are run by students.
What Do Student Journalists...
3 Simple Ways to Fight Hate Speech and Misinformation
By Putri Aulia Faradina and Meghan Levana
Don't have any idea how to tackle hate speech and misinformation on the internet? Well, check the following...
(Not So) Little “White” Lies: How People Distrust the Media and How to Fix...
This is a short illustration of how fake news spread and misinformation happen:
John reads some studies and concludes that the climate change is real....
Is A Good Coverage Worth Your Life?
The Indonesian Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) urges media companies to provide adequate safety equipment and training for their journalists.
What is at stake?
Insany Syahbarwaty is...
WPFD 2017: The Must-See Sessions
Selamat datang! Welcome to the World Press Freedom Day 2017 celebration, where you could speak up your mind and catch up on what's going on with...