<![CDATA[This study aims to map the interconnections between actors, concepts and discourse affiliations in the formation of online media coverage related to Tom Lembong's decision on sugar imports. The DNA method enables relationships to be mapped between actors and discourse claims, thereby revealing the dynamics of the debate and the network structures and affiliations behind the coverage. The analysis covers 25 news articles from five national online media outlets. The findings reveal two dominant, opposing discourse coalitions: supporters and opponents of the decision. Supporters emphasise the narrative of legal violations in the sugar import policy, linking it to principles of justice, price stability and the economy. Opponents emphasise the absence of mens rea and link the decision to legal bias against public policy. The modularity of discourse groups plays an important role in shaping public opinion. Discourse networks generate various discourse clusters and produce other discourses that influence the actor network. The abundance of discourse concepts enables readers to comprehend and interpret news issues. Online media plays a significant role in shaping public perceptions of the issue. This study highlights the importance of expanding the scope of media coverage and the analysis period in order to describe more representative discourse dynamics.]]>
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