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Muhammad Yunus Zulkifli, Universitas Indonesia, IndonesiaAbstract
The rapid development of information technology has given rise to social media as a new space for shaping public opinion, particularly in political participation and democratic practices. However, instead of strengthening democracy, digital media in Indonesia has often worsened public communication through the spread of disinformation, hate speech, and identity politicization. This became especially visible during the 2019 Indonesian Election and resurfaced in the 2024 Indonesian Simultaneous Elections, marked by sharp political polarization fueled by unchecked information flows on platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok. From a communication education perspective, digital literacy involves not only technical skills to access and manage information but also critical abilities to evaluate, create knowledge, and engage ethically in digital spaces. The four pillars of digital literacy introduced by Siberkreasi of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo), which are digital skills; digital culture; digital ethics; and digital safety form a key foundation for fostering civilized political communication. In particular, digital culture and digital ethics play vital roles in shaping national character, reinforcing Pancasila values, and upholding ethical standards in free expression. This study reflects on the practice of digital literacy during the 2024 Indonesia Simultaneous Elections and identifies key lessons for strengthening communication education moving forward. By making digital literacy a strategic educational agenda, Indonesia’s younger generation can be better equipped to enhance democratic practices through ethical, inclusive, and knowledge-based political communication in today’s dynamic digital era.
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Conference: ACE2025Stream: Education
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Zulkifli M. (2026) Digital Literacy Education for Political Communication Ethics and Culture in Digital Space: Reflections After the 2024 Indonesian Simultaneous Elections ISSN: 2186-5892 – The Asian Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 737-747) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.56
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.56
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