Kalijaga Journal of Communication

The Development of Indonesian Press Freedom in the Period of Old Order (1950-1965)

Andi Sebastian — 2025-06-19

Freedom of the press is a basic principle that affirms that communication and expression through various channels, including publications, must be seen as a right that can be exercised without restrictions. However, during the Old Order period (1950-1965), the condition of the press in Indonesia fluctuated. This research aims to explore more deeply about press freedom in the Old Order era. The method used in this study is a historical method with a qualitative approach. In 1950-1956, the Indonesian press enjoyed a significant degree of freedom, where they could criticize the government through the print media. However, starting in 1956, signs of a decline in press freedom began to be seen, caused by the Old Order government's discomfort with criticism made by the press. In 1958, the government began to control the press by requiring a Printing Permit. When President Soekarno consolidated his power and began the era of guided democracy (1959-1965), press freedom in Indonesia effectively ended. This resulted in the press being under the control of Sukarno's power, although the press succeeded in overthrowing the power after the G30S incident in 1965.

Infographic Trends in Digital Media Communication from a Visual Communication Perspective

Intan Kurnia Syaputri — 2025-06-27

This study attempts to explore visual content on the Instagram account @pinterpolitik, which uses infographics as the main display. This researcher uses a qualitative-descriptive approach that analyzes the visual communication elements in the infographic display of the Instagram account @pinterpolitik. The criteria for selecting infographic content are based on the highest number of likes between March - April 2024. This study concludes that the @pinterpolitik account uses typography, illustration, and color play techniques in every infographic design displayed. Verbal and visual signs are intertwined to form an infographic display that is visually attractive and data-accurate.

The Role of New Media towards the Way K-Pop Fans Do Fashion as Their Self Representation

Lambok Hermanto Sihombing — 2025-06-27

Korean pop (K-pop) culture has become a global phenomenon, significantly influencing youth lifestyles and fashion trends, especially in countries like Indonesia. This study investigates how new media acts as a central platform through which K-pop fans engage with and adopt fashion styles inspired by idols, and how these styles are used for identity construction and self-representation. The research focuses on Indonesian youth aged 15–25 who actively follow BTS, EXO, and Blackpink, the groups with the largest and most engaged fandoms in the country. Using questionnaires and visual documentation from social media, this study draws on theories of new media, fandom, and self-representation. The findings reveal that new media platforms not only disseminate K-pop fashion trends but also empower fans to creatively express their social identity and sense of belonging through personalized fashion choices aligned with their fandom.