<![CDATA[This study examines how Tempo.co’s coverage of the KPU private jet case influences the public agenda and perceptions of electoral integrity through agenda setting and framing. Using qualitative content analysis, the article “DKPP Postpones Summoning of Whistleblower in KPU Private Jet Case” was analyzed for text structure, placement frequency, and visual elements. Findings show the headline emphasizing postponement dominated the narrative, while information on potential ethical violations and the jet’s contract reduction from Rp65 M to Rp46 M was marginalized. The strategic placement of headlines, subheadings, and official DKPP quotes emphasized administrative details, thereby effectively sidelining critical discourse regarding financial accountability. Visuals such as the Tempo logo, photos of the DKPP hearing, and KPU documents reinforced institutional legitimacy, whereas the absence of jet imagery weakened emotional appeal. The framing balanced procedural narratives while obscuring potential corruption, leading the public to interpret delays as logistical rather than indicative of public fund misuse. Consequently, media agenda setting and framing significantly influence perceptions of electoral integrity, thereby bolstering public confidence in oversight institutions. The study recommends more balanced reporting, greater transparency, and diversified visual content to enhance democratic accountability.]]>
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