Framing Seaplane and Sea Pete-Pete as a Solution for Limited Access to the South Sulawesi Islands Region

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10.2991/978-2-38476-545-4_90How to use a DOI?

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Media framing; public service; archipelagic regions; transportation; education; healthcare; Indonesia

Abstract

This study examines the role of local government initiatives in addressing service accessibility challenges in Indonesia’s archipelagic regions, with a focus on South Sulawesi and Makassar. Using Robert M. Entman’s framing theory, the research analyzes how media representations shape public perceptions of government programs such as seaplane services and the “Pete-Pete Laut” inter-island transportation initiative. Findings indicate that the media frames the government as a responsive, innovative, and morally responsible actor, emphasizing solutions to structural problems rather than bureaucratic shortcomings. Key issues highlighted include limited access to education, healthcare, and transportation due to geographical constraints. The government’s interventions, such as the provision of transportation services, digital connectivity in schools and healthcare facilities, and the establishment of dormitories and community-based schools, are presented as practical and progressive solutions. Moral judgments in media narratives reinforce the government’s credibility and commitment to equitable service delivery, while the proposed remedies demonstrate strategic and inclusive planning. Overall, the study reveals that media framing not only informs the public but also constructs perceptions of government effectiveness, social responsibility, and capacity to promote human development in remote island communities. These findings contribute to understanding the interplay between media representation, policy communication, and governance in archipelagic contexts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Faqih Imtiyaaz Abdillahsyah
AU  - Moehammad Iqbal Sultan
AU  - Syamsuddin Aziz
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/03/13
TI  - Framing Seaplane and Sea Pete-Pete as a Solution for Limited Access to the South Sulawesi Islands Region
BT  - Proceedings of the World Conference on Governance and Social Sciences 2025 (WCGSS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1336
EP  - 1353
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-545-4_90
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-545-4_90
ID  - Abdillahsyah2026
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