majalah

Majalah is a periodical publication, typically published on a regular schedule such as monthly or biweekly. It usually contains a mix of feature articles, essays, interviews, reviews, photographs, and advertisements. Unlike newspapers, majalahs focus more on long-form writing, analysis, and curated topics rather than daily news reporting.

Etymology: The term majalah is a loanword used in Indonesian and Malay to denote a magazine. It is related to the English word magazine and ultimately derives from French magasin, meaning store or warehouse, via Dutch or Malay linguistic transmission.

History: In Indonesia and the Malay-speaking world, majalah emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, promoted by rising literacy and urban culture. Early publications covered literature, science, education, politics, and culture, often produced by colonial presses or local reform movements. The format evolved with print technology and advertising.

Types and content: Majalah offerings encompass general-interest titles, literary magazines, women's and youth editions, sports, business, science, fashion, and culture. Content is typically grouped into recurring sections, such as editorials, opinion columns, feature stories, profiles, and visual essays.

Publication and impact: Majalah publications sustain themselves through subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising. In the digital era, many titles offer online editions, apps, and social media presence, expanding reach and interactivity while maintaining print editions for dedicated readers.

See also: Magazine, Periodical, Journal. In Indonesian-language contexts, majalah remains a central format for public discourse and cultural presentation.