Cyber Media Guidelines

Guidelines for Cyber Media

The Kabar News provides accurate, responsible, independent, and accessible journalism across its digital platforms. These Cyber Media Guidelines set out the editorial standards for news articles, opinions, photographs, videos, reader contributions and other content published on TheKabarNews.com.

We base these guidelines on Indonesia’s Press Law No. 40 of 1999, the Journalistic Code of Ethics, and the Cyber Media Reporting Guidelines issued by the Indonesian Press Council (Dewan Pers).

1. Area of Application

Cyber media refers to journalistic activities carried out via the internet and other digital media. The Kabar News may contain content that:

  • Breaking news and ongoing stories.
  • Original author reporting and interviews.
  • Investigative and explanatory reporting.
  • Reporting based on data.
  • Analysis of news.
  • Opinion and contribution articles.
  • Photos, graphics, sound and video.
  • User comments and other user-generated content.

The Kabar News keeps its journalistic material under editorial review and professional standards.

2. Accuracy, Checking and Balance

The Kabar News strives to verify material facts prior to publication. Journalists and editors need to assess the credibility, relevance and reliability of sources and supporting evidence.

Where possible, reports involving allegations, disputes, controversy or potential harm must include confirmation from the parties directly affected.

In the case of publishing information in urgent matters involving the public interest, before all parties have responded

  • The source is identified and considered credible.
  • The information available has been reasonably verified.
  • Publication is necessary to inform or protect the public.
  • The report clearly points out which information is unconfirmed.
  • The parties concerned are given an ongoing opportunity to respond.

If a response is received after publication, The Kabar News may update the original report, and clearly identify the material change.

3. Developing and Breaking Stories

Breaking news can change as new facts come to light. A first report should not be taken as the final or complete report of an event.

The Kabar News may update headlines, facts, quotes, photos and supporting information as part of continuing verification. Material updates must be provided when they materially change the meaning or context of the original report.

Speed does not exempt one from the obligation of information verification and not to harm.

4. Attribution and Sources

The Kabar News always identifies sources when it is safe, legal and consistent with responsible journalism.

We properly attribute information from official documents, public statements, research, news agencies, other media organizations, and publicly available records to its source. Wherever possible and appropriate, The Kabar News will provide links to original or authoritative sources.

The Kabar News does not claim to have scooped another publisher’s reporting. A report that is based in part on external sources must add meaningful editorial value, for example, through verification, context, analysis, comparison, local relevance or additional reporting.

Anonymous sources may be used if:

  • The information is of public concern.
  • The source has personal knowledge of the subject.
  • Disclosure would place the source under a credible threat.
  • The information is not reasonably obtainable from the record.
  • The editor knows the identity of the source and approves the protection.

5. Content Created by Users

“User-generated content” means comments, photographs, videos, written submissions and other material provided by readers or third parties.

Users shall not post content which

  • Contains false or intentionally misleading information.
  • Provokes hatred, discrimination or violence.
  • Includes personal attacks, harassment or threats.
  • Infringes on another individual’s privacy.
  • Violates any copyright or other intellectual property rights.
  • Contains obscene or sexually exploitative material.
  • Publishes personal data without a valid public-interest reason.
  • Promotes illegal activity, fraud, malware or spam.

The Kabar News reserves the right to review, restrict, edit or remove any user-generated content that violates these guidelines. The editorial team is not necessarily in agreement with or has independently verified the content of reader submissions.

If you consider that user-generated content is a violation of these guidelines, please contact the editorial team at redaksi@thekabarnews.com or thekabarnews@gmail.com. Reports should indicate the page in question, describe the material in dispute and state the reason for objection.

6. Corrections, Clarifications and Updates

The Kabar News will correct material errors of fact as promptly and transparently as possible.

A correction or clarification should:

  • Be published in the respective article.
  • Provide the content of the error if needed.
  • State what information was changed.
  • Maintain the journalistic integrity of the original record.
  • Include the date of the correction/material update.

When The Kabar News shares inaccurate content through social media or other channels it controls, we may publish a proportionate correction through the same channel where technically feasible.

We may correct minor spelling, punctuation, formatting, or stylistic errors without a formal editor’s note when the changes do not affect the meaning.

7. Response rights

We offer the right of reply to any person or organization directly affected by inaccurate or damaging reporting, in accordance with Indonesian Press Law and the applicable guidelines of the Press Council (Dewan Pers).

A right of reply statement must be relevant, factual, proportionate and directly related to the contested report. The Kabar News may edit it for clarity, legal compliance or brevity without changing its essential meaning.

Once accepted, a right of reply will be linked to the original report so readers can see the issue in context.

8. Deleting Content

The Kabar News typically keeps accurate journalistic content, even if it is unfavorable to a person or organization.

Consider removing if:

  • Publication would cause serious and unwarranted harm.
  • The content unlawfully discloses protected personal data.
  • The report is a serious violation of the Journalistic Code of Ethics.
  • The content is protected by copyright.
  • A formal press council (Dewan Pers) finding or final court order requires action.
  • The editorial board has concluded that the public interest no longer justifies further publication.

Where appropriate, an explanatory notice may be retained at the original address of any removed content.

9. Children, victims and other vulnerable persons

The Kabar News takes special care when reporting on children, victims of sexual violence, trafficking, trauma and other vulnerable groups.

We do not publish names, photographs, addresses, school information, family relationships, or other identifying details when disclosure could endanger, stigmatize, or unlawfully identify a protected person.

Public interest, for the purposes of the test, is not just a matter of public curiosity.

The Kabar News upholds the presumption of innocence. We presume everyone innocent unless and until a court of law establishes their guilt.

Reporters must clearly distinguish among allegations, investigations, charges, trials, convictions, and final judgments.Headlines, photographs and captions must not misrepresent the legal status of a person.

11. Opinion and Paid Content

OPINION articles are the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the editorial position of The Kabar News.

We clearly label all paid content—including advertisements, advertorials, sponsored articles, and affiliate content—and keep it separate from independent editorial coverage. We do not allow commercial arrangements to influence the findings or conclusions of our news coverage.

The Kabar News respects copyright and intellectual property laws. You may use third-party text, photographs, illustrations, video, audio, and other materials only with permission, under an appropriate licence, or as permitted by law.

If you believe someone has used your copyrighted work inappropriately, contact redaksi@thekabarnews.com with proof of ownership, the relevant URL, and a description of the alleged infringement.

13. Grievance and Dispute Resolution

Send questions, corrections, right-of-reply submissions, and editorial complaints to:

Editorial email: redaksi@thekabarnews.com
Published by PT Satu Hati Indonesia
Location: West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Pontianak

The Kabar News will settle journalistic disputes through mechanisms provided for in the Indonesian Press Law and the Indonesian Press Council (Dewan Pers).

Updated: July 2026

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