Komaruddin Hidayat: Press Remains the Primary Reference for Society Amidst Information Explosion
Prominent intellectual Komaruddin Hidayat emphasizes that despite the information explosion, credible press remains the essential reference point for the public. Amidst the proliferation of misinformation, the verification role and reliability of journalism have become more critical than ever.
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