Reporting in times of crisis

In the news: The writer covered the daily doings of three Indonesian presidents through the rollercoaster years of Indonesian politics: (from left) Soeharto (pictured in 2010) and Gus Dur (2010). — Filepics/AFP/Astro Awani

THE Jakarta Post celebrated its 39th anniversary on April 25, just over a week ahead of the World Press Freedom Day on May 3, as mainstream media worldwide, including the print industry, faces trying times.

This English-language newspaper is also confronting the consequences of the rise in the role of social media, with a strong conviction that the swing will eventually find its new equilibrium.