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National newspapers

All newspapers listed below are in
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General newspapers


Business newspapers


Sports newspapers


Local newspapers

All newspapers listed below are in Indonesian.


Newspaper chain

''Note: Some members of these chain are shown below this sub-section.'' * '' Jawa Pos News Network'' – owned by Jawa Pos Group ** ''Sumatera Ekspres Group'' ** ''Riau Pos Group'' ** ''Fajar Indonesia Network'' * ''
Tribun Network Tribun Network is a newspaper chain in Indonesia owned by Kompas Gramedia. Currently the group has owned 22 local newspapers, which are spread across 24 cities and regencies in Indonesia, and a national newspaper. Tribun Network also maintain its ...
'' – owned by Kompas Gramedia


List of newspapers

(*) indicates a local insertion of ''Jawa Pos'' Aceh * '' Rakyat Aceh'' * '' Serambi Indonesia'' North Sumatra * '' Analisa'' * '' Metro Siantar'' * '' Pos Metro Medan'' * ''
Sinar Indonesia Baru ''Sinar Indonesia Baru'' (''New Rays of Indonesia'', also known by its abbreviation ''SIB'') is an Indonesian daily newspaper published in Medan, North Sumatra. The newspaper was founded on 9 May 1970 by GM Panggabean, a former contributor at '' W ...
'' * '' Sumut Pos'' * ''
Tribun Medan Tribune () was the title of various elected officials in ancient Rome. The two most important were the tribunes of the plebs and the military tribunes. For most of Roman history, a college of ten tribunes of the plebs acted as a check on the ...
'' * '' Waspada'' West Sumatra * '' Haluan'' * '' Padang Ekspres'' * '' Pos Metro Padang'' * '' Rakyat Sumbar'' * '' Singgalang'' Riau * '' Haluan Riau'' * '' Riau Pos'' * ''
Tribun Pekanbaru Tribune () was the title of various elected officials in ancient Rome. The two most important were the tribunes of the plebs and the military tribunes. For most of Roman history, a college of ten tribunes of the plebs acted as a check on the ...
'' Riau Island * '' Haluan Kepri'' * '' Pos Metro Batam'' * '' Tanjungpinang Pos'' * '' Batam Pos'' * ''
Tribun Batam Tribune () was the title of various elected officials in ancient Rome. The two most important were the tribunes of the plebs and the military tribunes. For most of Roman history, a college of ten tribunes of the plebs acted as a check on the ...
'' Jambi * '' Bungo Independent'' * '' Bute Ekspres'' * '' Jambi Ekspres'' * '' Jambi Independent'' * '' Metro Jambi'' * '' Tribun Jambi'' South Sumatra * '' Linggau Pos'' * '' Palembang Independent'' * '' Palembang Ekspres'' * '' Pos Metro Palembang'' * '' Radar Palembang'' * '' Rakyat Palembang'' * '' Sriwijaya Post'' * '' Sumatera Ekspres'' * '' Tribun Sumsel'' Bangka Belitung * '' Babel Pos'' * '' Bangka Pos'' * '' Pos Belitung'' Bengkulu * '' Bengkulu Ekspress'' * '' Curup Ekspress'' * '' Radar Lebong'' * '' Radar Kepahiang'' * '' Radar Seluma'' * '' Radar Utara'' * '' Rakyat Bengkulu'' * '' Rakyat Benteng'' Lampung * '' Lampung Ekspress'' * '' Lampung Post'' * '' Radar Lampung'' * '' Radar Lambar'' * '' Radar Lamsel'' * '' Radar Lamteng'' * '' Tribun Lampung'' Banten * '' Banten Pos'' * '' Banten Raya'' * '' Radar Banten'' * '' Tangerang Ekspres'' * '' Tangsel Pos'' Special Capital Region of Jakarta * '' Poskota'' * '' Warta Kota'' West Java * '' Cianjur Ekspres'' * '' Galamedia'' * '' Pasundan Ekspres'' * ''
Pikiran Rakyat ''Pikiran Rakyat'' ( Indonesian: ''People's Thought'') is a daily newspaper published in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Its circulation covers West Java and Banten Province. History ''Pikiran Rakyat'' was first published on 30 May 1950 by direct ...
'' * '' Radar Bandung'' * '' Radar Bekasi'' * '' Radar Bogor'' * '' Radar Cirebon'' * '' Radar Depok'' * '' Radar Karawang'' * '' Radar Sukabumi'' * '' Radar Tasikmalaya'' * '' Sumedang Ekspres'' * '' Tribun Jabar'' Central Java * '' Semarang Post'' * ''
Suara Merdeka Suara Merdeka (''Voice of Freedom'') is a daily newspaper in Indonesia based in Semarang, Central Java. It was established by H. Hetami and the first edition was published on 11 February 1950. History ''Suara Merdeka'' was founded by H. Hetami, wh ...
'' * ''
Solopos ''Solopos'' is an Indonesian daily newspaper published in the city of Surakarta, Central Java. First published in September 1997, it is published by PT. Aksara Solopos (which is mostly owned by the business daily ''Bisnis Indonesia {{Infobox newsp ...
'' * '' Tribun Jateng'' * '' Wawasan'' * '' Radar Tegal'' * '' Radar Semarang''* * '' Radar Pekalongan'' * '' Radar Banyumas'' * '' Radar Kudus''* * '' Radar Solo''* Special Region of Yogyakarta * '' Harian Jogja'' * '' Kedaulatan Rakyat'' * '' Koran Merapi'' * '' Minggu Pagi'' (weekly) * '' Radar Jogja''* * '' Tribun Jogja'' East Java * '' Malang Post'' * ''
Memorandum A memorandum ( : memoranda; abbr: memo; from the Latin ''memorandum'', "(that) which is to be remembered") is a written message that is typically used in a professional setting. Commonly abbreviated "memo," these messages are usually brief and ...
'' * '' Radar Banyuwangi''* * '' Radar Mojokerto''* * '' Radar Jember''* * '' Radar Madiun''* * '' Radar Bromo''* * '' Radar Kediri''* * '' Radar Bojonegoro''* * '' Radar Malang''* * ''
Radar Madura Radar is a detection system that uses radio waves to determine the distance (''ranging''), angle, and radial velocity of objects relative to the site. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, ...
''* * '' Radar Tulungagung''* * '' Radar Semeru''* * '' Radar Surabaya'' * '' Surabaya Pagi'' * '' Surya'' Bali * ''
Bali Post Bali Post Media Group (BPMG) is an Indonesian media conglomerate founded by Ketut Nadha in 1948. Bali Post Media Group is said to be the largest media holder in Bali, Indonesia. It is led by ABG Satria Naradha, the son of Ketut Nadha, and has d ...
'' * '' Tribun Bali'' West Nusa Tenggara * '' Lombok Post'' * '' Suara NTB'' East Nusa Tenggara * '' Pos Kupang'' * '' Timor Ekspres'' West Kalimantan * '' Kapuas Pos'' * '' Metro Pontianak'' * '' Pontianak Post'' * '' Tribun Pontianak'' Central Kalimantan * '' Kalteng Pos'' * '' Radar Sampit'' East Kalimantan * '' Balikpapan Pos'' * '' Bontang Post'' * '' Kaltim Post'' * '' Koran Kaltim'' * '' Samarinda Pos'' * '' Tribun Kaltim'' South Kalimantan * '' Banjarmasin Post'' * '' Kalselpos'' * '' Radar Banjarmasin'' North Kalimantan * '' Radar Tarakan'' North Sulawesi * '' Bolmong Raya'' * '' Koran Manado'' * '' Manado Post'' * '' Radar Manado'' * '' Tribun Manado'' South Sulawesi * '' Berita Kota Makassar'' * '' Fajar'' * '' Palopo Pos'' * '' Pare Pos'' * '' Rakyat Sulsel'' * '' Radar Bone'' * '' Radar Selatan'' * '' Tribun Timur'' * '' Ujungpandang Ekspres'' Southeast Sulawesi * '' Buton Pos'' * '' Kendari Ekspres'' * '' Kendari Pos'' * '' Rakyat Sultra'' Central Sulawesi * '' Luwuk Post'' * '' Palu Ekspres'' * '' Radar Sulteng'' Gorontalo * '' Gorontalo Post'' * '' Radar Gorontalo'' West Sulawesi * '' Radar Sulbar'' Maluku * '' Ambon Ekspres'' * '' Siwalima'' North Maluku * '' Malut Post'' West Papua * '' Radar Papua'' * '' Radar Sorong'' Papua * ''
Cenderawasih Pos ''Cenderawasih Pos'' (''The Cenderawasih Post'') is a daily newspaper published in Jayapura, Indonesia. The paper is the major paper of Jayapura and Papua province Papua is a province of Indonesia, comprising the northern coast of Wester ...
'' * '' Koran Jubi'' (weekly) * '' Radar Timika''


Foreign-language newspapers


Chinese

* '' Harian Indonesia'' (印度尼西亞日报) * ''Harian Inhua'' (印华日报) * ''Harian Nusantara'' (千岛日报) * ''
Indonesia Shang Bao ''Indonesia Shang Bao'' (), is a Mandarin-language newspaper published in Indonesia. ''Shang Bao'' primarily covers business, politics, entertainment and financial news. ''Indonesia Shang Bao'' also is a daily newspaper business and finance Chi ...
'' (印度尼西亞商报 / 印尼商报) * ''Yinni Guoji Ribao'' (
International Daily News ''International Daily News'' (), also known as ''Guoji Ribao'', is a major Chinese-language newspaper in North America and Indonesia. It is a pro-mainland newspaper, sold in several major Chinatowns. The newspaper was founded and owned by Lee Y ...
) (国际日报)


English

* '' International Bali Post'' * '' The Bali Times'' * ''
The Jakarta Post ''The Jakarta Post'' is a daily English-language newspaper in Indonesia. The paper is owned by PT Niskala Media Tenggara and based in the nation's capital, Jakarta. ''The Jakarta Post'' started as a collaboration between four Indonesian med ...
'' * ''Independent Observer''


Japanese

* ''
The Daily Jakarta Shimbun is a Japanese-language newspaper in Indonesia. The company distributing the paper, PT. Bina Komunika Asiatama, has its headquarters in Jakarta.Bernas'' (Yogyakarta) – ceased publication in 2018, continued online * ''Harian Bola'' – daily version of '' Bola'' * '' Harian Pelita'' (Jakarta) – ceased publication in 2019, continued online * ''
Indonesia Raya "" (; "Great Indonesia") is the national anthem of Indonesia. It has been the national anthem since the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on 17 August 1945. The song was introduced by its composer, Wage Rudolf Supratman, on 28 October 1 ...
'' (Jakarta) * '' Indopos'' (Jakarta) – ceased publication in 2020, continued online * '' Republika'' (Jakarta) – ceased publication in 2022, continued online * '' Sinar Harapan'' (Jakarta) – ceased publication in 2015, continued online * '' Suara Pembaruan'' (Jakarta) * ''
Sin Po Sinbo () was a minister who served the kings in Gaya confederacy. Queen Mojong who was the second wife of Geodeung of Geumgwan Gaya was his daughter. He served as government officer of Gaya confederacy. In 48, when Heo Hwang-ok came over from I ...
'' (Jakarta, Indonesian-language edition) * '' Suara Karya'' – continued online * '' Surabaya Post'' (East Java) * '' Warta Bhakti'' (Jakarta)


Historical (defunct before 1945)

* '' Djawa Tengah'' (Central Java) * '' Han Po'' (Palembang) * '' Medan Prijaji'' * '' Neratja'' * '' Pemandangan'' * '' Perniagaan'' * '' Selompret Melajoe'' (Central Java) * ''
Sikap ''Sikap'' (also known as ''Mimbar-politik sikap'') was an Indonesian newspaper published in Jakarta in the 1950s during the Sukarno era. ''Sikap'' was published by the Education and Propaganda Section of the Socialist Party of Indonesia. L. M ...
'' * ''
Tjahaja Timoer ''Tjahaja Timoer'' ( Indonesian: Light of the East, EYD: ''Cahaya Timur'') was a Malay-language Peranakan newspaper printed in Malang, Dutch East Indies, from 1907 to 1942. History was founded in January 1907 in Malang, at around the same time a ...
'' (East Java) * '' Tjhoen Tjhioe'' * ''
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* * Warana, Maharashtra * Warna Warta, a newspape ...
'' (Central Java)


Party-owned

* '' Abadi'' (
Masyumi The Council of Indonesian Muslim Associations ( id, Partai Majelis Syuro Muslimin Indonesia), better known as the Masyumi Party, was a major Islamic political party in Indonesia during the Liberal Democracy Era in Indonesia. It was banned in ...
) * '' Harian Rakjat'' ( Communist Party of Indonesia) * ''
Pedoman ''Pedoman'' (''Guide'') was an Indonesian daily newspaper. It was the main organ of the Socialist Party of Indonesia. Rosihan Anwar Rosihan Anwar (10 May 1922 – 14 April 2011) was a renowned Indonesian journalist and author. Rosihan Anwar wa ...
'' (
Indonesian Socialist Party The Socialist Party of Indonesia ( id, Partai Sosialis Indonesia) was a political party in Indonesia from 1948 until 1960, when it was banned by President Sukarno. Origins In December 1945 Amir Sjarifoeddin's Socialist Party of Indonesia (Pa ...
) * '' Suara Katolik'' ( Catholic Party) * '' Suluh Indonesia'' (
National Party of Indonesia The Indonesian National Party ( id, Partai Nasional Indonesia, PNI) was the name used by several nationalist political parties in Indonesia from 1927 until the 2000s. The first PNI was established by future President Sukarno. After independence, t ...
)


Chinese

* '' Hua Chi Pao'' * '' Keng Po'' (競報) * ''
Sin Po Sinbo () was a minister who served the kings in Gaya confederacy. Queen Mojong who was the second wife of Geodeung of Geumgwan Gaya was his daughter. He served as government officer of Gaya confederacy. In 48, when Heo Hwang-ok came over from I ...
'' (新报, Chinese-language edition)


Dutch

* ''
Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad The ''Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad'' (; Batavian Newspaper) was one of the leading and largest daily newspapers in the Dutch East Indies. It was based in Batavia (now Jakarta) on Java, but read throughout the archipelago. It was founded by the famous ...
'' * ''
De Indische Courant ''De Indische Courant'' was the name of a number of Dutch language newspapers published on the island of Java in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia). Early newspapers The first paper under this name was published in 1870 (in the classi ...
'' * '' De Locomotief'' * '' Het Vrije Woord'' * '' Nieuws van den Dag voor Nederlandsch-Indië'' * ''
Soerabaijasch Handelsblad The ''Soerabaijasch Handelsblad'' ("Surabaya Commercial Paper") was a Dutch-language broadsheet in Surabaya, in what was then the Dutch East Indies. It was published by Kolff and Company. Newspapers in Surabaya date to 1836, when the Dutch-l ...
''


English

* '' Bali Daily'' * '' Indonesia Observer'' * ''
Jakarta Globe The ''Jakarta Globe'' is a daily online English-language newspaper in Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17, ...
'' – ceased publication in 2015, continued online * ''
Times of Indonesia The Times of Indonesia was a daily English newspaper published in Jakarta, Indonesia.Hindley, Donald. The Communist Party of Indonesia, 1951-1963'. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1964. p. xvii Founded in 1952, it was the first English d ...
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See also

* List of magazines in Indonesia * Media of Indonesia


Footnotes


Further reading

* Hemant Shah, and Gati Gayatri. "Development News in Elite and Non-Elite Newspapers in Indonesia" ''Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly'' (June 1994) 71#2 pp: 411-420 doi: 10.1177/107769909407100214 * Hill, David T. ''The Press in New Order Indonesia'' (Equinox Publishing, 2006
online
* Hill, David T. ''Journalism and Politics in Indonesia: A Critical Biography of Mochtar Lubis (1922-2004) as Editor and Author'' (2010) * Isa, Zubaidah. "Printing and publishing in Indonesia, 1602-1970' (PhD Dissertation, Indiana University, 1972.) {{Oceania topic, List of newspapers in
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ...
Newspapers A newspaper is a periodical publication containing written information about current events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background. Newspapers can cover a wide variety of fields such as politics, business, sports ...