Analisis Framing Robert M. Entman: Kebakaran Hutan dan Lahan (KARHUTLA) di Kalimantan Pada Mongabay.co.id dan Betahita.id (Studi Komparatif Edisi 20 – 31 Agustus 2026)

Abstract

Forest and land fires in Kalimantan are not merely disasters caused by the dry season, but issues whose meanings are shaped by the selection and emphasis of certain aspects in news coverage. Previous studies on the framing of forest and land fires have focused on different media and aspects, while comparisons between two environmental media outlets remain limited. This study aims to analyze and compare the framing of forest and land fire coverage in Kalimantan by Mongabay.co.id and Betahita.id during the period of August 20–31, 2026, using Robert M. Entman’s framing model, which consists of four elements: define problems, diagnose causes, make moral judgment, and treatment recommendation. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method with a comparative design, analyzing nine news articles (five from Mongabay.co.id and four from Betahita.id). The articles were selected based on predetermined criteria and collected through documentation. The analysis examined headlines, leads, quotations, and closing paragraphs based on the four framing elements. The findings show that both media outlets frame forest and land fires as ecological and governance issues, with El Niño and the dry season presented as contextual factors rather than the sole explanations. Mongabay.co.id moves from on-the-ground conditions toward institutional responsibility and ecological recovery, whereas Betahita.id adopts a more diverse range of entry points, including cross-border impacts, community burdens, spatial data, and regulatory reform. The novelty of this study lies in its comparison of two environmental media outlets, demonstrating that differences in framing primarily concern emphasis rather than opposing perspectives.