IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

The Representation of Prabowo Subianto in the Jakarta Post’s 2024 Presidential Election Coverage

Puspaningrum, Silvia Damayanti (Unknown)
Ingatan Gulö (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2026

Abstract

The representation of Prabowo Subianto in The Jakarta Post's coverage of the 2024 Indonesian presidential election is analyzed using Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). This study used a descriptive qualitative method since it is more appropriate for analyzing data. The data were in the form of words, sentences and phrases. The data was collected from the Indonesian online news media called The Jakarta Post about Prabowo Subianto around the 2024 presidential election. The purpose of this study is to determine how language and discourse are used to represent Prabowo Subianto, as well as what these representations mean in the Indonesian political environment. The study investigates the text analysis, discourse practices analysis, and socio-cultural practices analysis represented in newspaper stories using a three-dimensional framework of description, interpretation, and explanation. The results show that Prabowo's actions and influence over politics are highlighted by The Jakarta Post through material processes, and high-value modality further supports an assertive, strong image. Based on the representation, it appears like Prabowo is being shown as a strong and competent candidate. In light of these findings, it is advised that readers engage critically with news sources in order to create balanced interpretations.

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Journal Info

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ideas

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...