Framing Analysis of the Student Demonstration "Dark Indonesia" News on Tempo.co, February 17-21, 2025

Abstract

Mass media has an important role in shaping public perception of an issue or event through a reporting technique called framing. The purpose of this study is to determine the framing analysis of the news of student demonstrations in the “Indonesia Gelap" action at Tempo.co for the period February 17-21, 2025. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with documentation techniques, text observation, and literature study. The object of the research is the coverage of student demonstrations in the “Indonesia Gelap” action in Tempo.co for the period February 17-21, 2025, while the research subjects are five news texts selected purposively. The data analysis technique in this research uses Robert N. Entman's framing model which consists of four elements, namely define problems, diagnose causes, make moral judgment, and treatment recommendation. The results of this study show that Tempo.co framed the demonstration as a form of student concern for the condition of the nation. Tempo.co tends to give space to student voices, highlighting demands in detail, and presenting criticism of government policies without cornering narratives. Tempo.co shows its partiality towards democratic values, freedom of speech, and protection of civil rights.