KERUSUHAN REFORMASI 1998 DALAM PEMBERITAAN TEMPO
Penelitian ini mengkaji peran media Tempo dalam
meliput kerusuhan Reformasi 1998 di Indonesia, khususnya
bagaimana Tempo menjalankan fungsi jurnalistiknya di tengah
tekanan Orde Baru. Dengan menggunakan metode sejarah, hasil
penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Tempo berperan penting dalam
mengungkap pelanggaran HAM, demonstrasi mahasiswa, dan
ketegangan politik menjelang lengsernya Soeharto. Meski pernah
dibredel, Tempo tetap menunjukkan keberanian dan
independensinya sebagai media kritis. Studi ini menegaskan
pentingnya kebebasan pers dalam mendukung proses demokrasi.
Kata Kunci: Tempo, pers, Reformasi 1998, kerusuhan,
kebebasan pers, Orde Baru.
This study examines the role of Tempo media in covering the 1998
Reform riots in Indonesia, particularly how Tempo fulfilled its
journalistic functions under the repressive pressure of the New
Order regime. Using a historical method, the research finds that
Tempo played a significant role in exposing human rights
violations, student demonstrations, and political tensions leading
up to President Soeharto’s resignation. Despite being banned in
1994, Tempo continued to demonstrate courage and
independence as a critical media outlet. This study underscores
the importance of press freedom in supporting the
democratization process.
Keywords: Tempo, press, 1998 Reform, riots, press freedom,
New Order.