Domestic happenings put in proper perspective<\/p>\n
Prof. Moh. Sadli, Jakarta<\/p>\n
When in the morning I reach for the newspapers, I often have a
\nquick look first at The Jakarta Post. With its 20 pages, a
\nsomewhat larger character size and line spacing, it is easier
\nreading.<\/p>\n
The editors have to be commended for capturing the important
\nhappenings, both international as well as domestic, in a balanced
\nway. Also for their choice of informative and educational op-ed
\npieces on international affairs.<\/p>\n
No reader can read all of the 40 pages of a popular morning
\npaper before he has to leave the house for work or attend to
\nother matters. Businesspeople or economists often also subscribe
\nto a more specialized newspaper and all that puts some burden to
\nabsorb the important news in half an hour or so. In this respect,
\nThe Jakarta Post has an advantage.<\/p>\n
Its coverage and selection of the important international news
\nare excellent. The main happenings on the domestic front are also
\nwell covered. The op-eds and bylined pieces are often worth
\nreading. Domestic newspapers (in the Philippines more so than in
\nIndonesia) have too many opinion pieces, most of them not worth
\nreading. Without proper selection by the editorial board, the
\nfrustrated reader can easily curse his wasted time if he happens
\nto be attracted by a flashy title but without informative
\ncontent.<\/p>\n
The editorials are well written and often enough hard hitting.
\nCongratulations. It reveals The Jakarta Post \"ideology\": it is
\nopen- minded and pragmatic, often with the overall national
\ninterest at heart. Hence, it should appeal to the liberal
\nintellectual.<\/p>\n
Not perhaps by its language but certainly by its content, The
\nJakarta Post is a national newspaper, taking a stand on many
\ndomestic issues, either through its editorial policy, or through
\nits selection and coverage of news.<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Post is very much worth reading for the interested
\nmiddle class and engaged intellectual reader.<\/p>\n
Wishing The Jakarta Post a lot of good health and a long life
\non its 20th birthday.<\/p>\n
(The writer is an economist and a former minister)<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/domestic-happenings-put-in-proper-perspective-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }