Indonesian Press

Though Indonesia’s media was limited during the Suharto regime, it has since flourished. Today, after the country’s democratization, censorship has been lifted, and media laws guarantee freedom of the press.

Listed below are some of Indonesia’s most popular news outlets. However, as new websites and publications are always evolving, this is not a comprehensive list. Please note that these links and listings do not constitute an endorsement or ranking in any way.

Newspapers
Indonesia’s largest English-language daily newspaper.
Daily newspaper in Indonesia.
Daily newspaper in Indonesia.
Daily newspaper in Indonesia focused on business and the economy.
 
 
Magazines
A leading news magazine that is sometimes described to Americans as Indoensia’s Time
Another leading news magazine in Indonesia.
A popular Indonesian business magazine.
 
 
Radio
A radio station with coverage extending over all of Indonesia.
The website for VOA, a popular source of news and entertainment in Indonesia.
 
 
Television
Media Televisi Indonesia
Also called Metro TV, this is Indonesia’s first 24-hour news station.
Surya Citra Televisi
Known as SCTV, this station offers programming to all of Indonesia.
Televisi Republik Indonesia
Abbreviated as TVRI, this is Indonesia’s oldest television station, dating back to 1962.
 
 
Internet
A popular news portal website.
A Video Streaming News from a leading daily newspaper.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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