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Sofie Shinta Syarief

Sofie Syarief

Sofie Syarief is a Senior Journalist in Indonesia. She was previously Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

Articles by Sofie Syarief (2)

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.