Journalism, Islam, and Democracy in Malaysia and Indonesia

Janet Steele, Author, 'Mediating Islam: Cosmopolitan Journalisms in Muslim Southeast Asia'

23-Jul-18 09:34

Journalism, Islam, and Democracy in Malaysia and Indonesia

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How do journalists in Indonesia and Malaysia handle the often contentious relationship between journalism, religion, and politics? In her book 'Mediating Islam', Janet Steele examines the day-to-day reporting practices of journalists from five news organisations: Sabili, Tempo, and Republika in Indonesia; Harakah and Malaysiakini in Malaysia. A longtime scholar of the region, Steele explores how these publications observe universal principles of journalism through an Islamic idiom.

Presented by: Melisa Idris, Sharaad Kuttan

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Categories: Social Issues

Tags: Islam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Janet Steele, Journalism, Mediating Islam, Southeast Asia, Sabili, Tempo, Republika, Harakah, Malaysiakini, Religion, Politics,

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