Objektivitas Kompas.Com dalam Pemberitaan Ibu Kota Nusantara Pasca Debat Calon Presiden 2024

Abstract

Background: Objectivity is a crucial element that must be considered in various media outlets to ensure accurate, balanced, and unbiased reporting. Particularly in online media, objectivity plays a pivotal role in presenting news in a fair manner. Following a decline in attention during the Covid-19 pandemic, coverage of the national capital city (IKN) relocation and development plan has resurfaced alongside global recovery efforts. Interest in this topic surged further after debates among presidential and vice-presidential candidates during the 2024 Presidential Election. Several media outlets are now actively reporting on IKN developments due to heightened public interest. With increased public attention on the IKN plan, media also play a significant role in providing up-to-date information and facilitating in-depth discussions and analysis. Purpose:  This study aims to explore the level of objectivity in Kompas.com's reporting on the Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN). Methods: The analytical method used in this study is content analysis following Krippendorff's method, applying Westerstahl's objectivity framework. Results: The results reveal that in reporting on the topic, Kompas.com has met objectivity standards, particularly in the aspects of truthfulness, relevance, and neutrality. However, there are still have flaws in the aspect of balance, where Kompas.com appears to lack presenting both sides or different perspectives in each news item.