Indonesia's leading news sources: Kompas — the paper of record — Jawa Pos and Republika, the giant Detikcom and Tribunnews portals, The Jakarta Post in English, Bisnis Indonesia for business and the Antara agency.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main newspaper in Indonesia?
- Kompas, founded in 1965, is Indonesia's paper of record, while Detikcom and Tribunnews are the most visited news portals.
- Which Indonesian newspapers publish in English?
- The Jakarta Post and Jakarta Globe are the leading English-language titles.
- What is Indonesia's official news agency?
- Antara, founded in 1937, is the national news agency.
Indonesia has the world's fourth-largest population and one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic newspaper industries, with a vibrant media landscape that has flourished since the fall of Suharto's New Order regime in 1998. Indonesian newspapers serve over 270 million people across an archipelago of 17,000 islands, publishing primarily in Bahasa Indonesia alongside a strong English-language press and regional publications in Javanese, Sundanese, Balinese and other local languages.
Among the most widely read Indonesian newspapers online is Kompas, Indonesia's most influential national daily. For digital news, Detikcom is the country's leading real-time news portal. The Jakarta Post is Indonesia's flagship English-language daily. For business, Bisnis Indonesia and Kontan are essential reading. For TV news, Metro TV leads in broadcast journalism. Sports fans follow BolaSport and Indosport for football and badminton — Indonesia's two most popular sports. The official state agency Antara provides wire services nationwide.
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