Media Outlet Tribun Timur Date of first publication 15/05/2025 Date of Latest Change 15/05/2025

2. Editorial Mission

2.1. Editorial Mission Statement

The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.

Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

Tribun Timur, part of the Tribun Network under Kompas Gramedia, is committed to ethical journalism, accuracy, and public trust. The media outlet follows a hyperlocal mission with the goal of connecting regional voices to the national conversation.

Its taglines are:

Print edition: “Spirit Baru Makassar”

Digital platform: “Mata Lokal Menjangkau Indonesia” (“Local Eyes Reaching Across Indonesia”)

Tribun Timur upholds ethical journalism standards, focusing on transparency, accountability, and engagement with the public. The editorial process ensures credibility and responsiveness, with a strong internal governance structure and external accountability.

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

https://www.tribunnews.com/about/