Sofie Syarief is a former Visiting Fellow in the Media, Technology and Society Programme at ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute and a PhD student at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.
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Articles by Sofie Syarief (3)
The Declining Freedoms of Speech and Press in Indonesia: New President, Same Problem?
Sofie Syarief
A free press in a democracy embodies the concept of freedom of speech and checks those in power while ensuring that citizens are well-informed. Both freedoms were at threat under Indonesia’s former president. Things do not look brighter now.
The Media Landscape in Indonesia: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
Sofie Syarief
The emergence of digital media has not resulted in more diversity in ownership control and editorial content in Indonesia’s media industry. The capital-intensive nature of the industry means that large media groups have become larger by expanding into multiplatform media. In addition, many new digital media outlets need to be backed by conglomerates to be sustainable and significant.
Public Officials in Celebrity Podcasts: Dodging the Bullet
Sofie Syarief
Celebrity podcasts have increasingly become the go-to place for Indonesian politicians and high-ranking officials. The problem, however, is that these platforms lack the same level of journalistic integrity and scrutiny.