Trends in media coverage in president Joko Widodo's final term

Media ownership by specific groups or individuals can influence the news narrative. Media may not always be neutral due to ownership factors causing bias, especially when conflicting political interests are involved. This study aims to determine the influence of ownership on news content, particularly Media Indonesia's coverage leading up to the end of President Joko Widodo's term. The study used quantitative content analysis to assess the tone of news coverage regarding the Five Presidential Work Priorities (2019-2024), as published in Media Indonesia's e-paper from 1 March 2023, to 29 February 2024. The results indicate a tendency for Media Indonesia to report negatively on Joko Widodo as his term ends. The critical coverage of President Joko Widodo's performance in Media Indonesia, a newspaper owned by Surya Paloh, is directly linked to the escalating political tensions leading up to the 2024 Election. These tensions involve both President Joko Widodo and Surya Paloh, highlighting the complex interplay of political interests and power dynamics as the election approaches.