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        "id": 1777507,
        "msgid": "digital-spaces-shape-public-perception-1780312798",
        "date": "2026-06-01 16:05:00",
        "title": "Digital Spaces Shape Public Perception",
        "author": "Cahya  Mulyana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The recent rupiah depreciation has intensified public discourse on digital platforms, with experts highlighting the growing influence of social media in shaping perceptions of economic issues. Digital communication specialist Dipta emphasises the need for accurate context and information literacy to counter misinformation, while government agencies like Bank Indonesia and the Energy Ministry respond to market concerns. He stresses that healthy digital spaces must foster informed public understanding amid abundant information flows.",
        "content": "<p>The recent depreciation of the rupiah has become a public concern\nacross digital platforms, sparking diverse discussions on social media\nregarding public responses to economic information and interpretations\nof unfolding dynamics. Digital communication expert Mandra Pradipta of\nLaju Institute, also known as Dipta, noted that the public\u2019s heightened\nattention to the rupiah\u2019s depreciation indicates digital spaces are\nincreasingly pivotal in shaping perceptions of strategic issues. Dipta\nstated that social media is no longer just a tool for disseminating\ninformation but also a space where the public constructs understanding,\nexchanges views, and forms opinions on events. \u2018This phenomenon shows\nthat in the digital age, the public accesses information faster but may\nnot have the same time to understand its context. Therefore, the quality\nof public communication is as crucial as the information itself,\u2019 Dipta\nsaid. He explained that the public\u2019s intense focus on the rupiah\u2019s\ndepreciation reflects increased societal engagement with issues\nperceived to impact daily life. In the digital ecosystem, information\nspreads rapidly and generates varied interpretations, necessitating that\nthe public receive comprehensive and easily digestible information to\nform balanced understanding. \u2018On social media, public attention often\nfixates on a single figure or event, yet the critical aspect is\nunderstanding the context behind the information. This is where digital\nand information literacy play a vital role,\u2019 he added. Dipta observed\nthat digital spaces have evolved into a critical arena for shaping\npublic perception, with social media narratives influencing how the\npublic views issues, including fostering optimism, caution, or\nexpectations around ongoing developments. Therefore, he stressed that\nall stakeholders\u2014including government, media, academia, and digital\ncommunities\u2014must equally contribute to delivering informative,\naccessible, and fact-based public communication. \u2018The key concern isn\u2019t\njust how fast information spreads, but how well the public comprehends\nits underlying meaning. In the digital age, the greatest challenge is no\nlonger information scarcity but fostering healthy understanding amid\noverwhelming information flows,\u2019 he explained. Dipta further noted that\nheightened public attention to strategic issues is a positive\ndevelopment for digital democracy, with digital spaces needing to be\ncultivated as healthy, constructive forums that promote better public\nunderstanding. \u2018A healthy digital space isn\u2019t merely one filled with\nchatter but one that fosters quality understanding. As public\ninformation literacy improves, so does the populace\u2019s ability to\ncritically and responsibly address various issues,\u2019 he concluded. Sarah\nNuraini Siregar of BRIN highlighted the use of the term \u2018oknum\u2019 for\npolice officers, stressing that individual actions reflect institutional\nconduct. Every journalistic work carries knowledge and ethical value\nthat shapes public perception. Purbaya assessed that international\ndevelopments, particularly between the US, Iran, and Israel, show\npositive signals. He noted the movements signal the dollar\u2019s potential\nto continue strengthening. The rupiah\u2019s continued depreciation, breaking\nthe Rp17,800 per US dollar level, has drawn serious attention from\nexperts. Bank Indonesia (BI) responded to recent rupiah fluctuations\nduring the Eid al-Adha 1447 AH holiday period. The Ministry of Energy\nand Mineral Resources assured that subsidized fuel prices, including\nPertalite and Biosolar, would not rise until end-2026 despite rupiah\ndepreciation.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/digital-spaces-shape-public-perception-1780312798",
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