To ensure press freedom and fulfill the public's right to accurate information, Indonesian journalists require a moral foundation and professional ethics as operational guidelines to maintain public trust and uphold integrity and professionalism. Based on this, Indonesian journalists establish and adhere to the Journalistic Code of Ethics.

ARTICLE 1. Indonesian journalists maintain independence and produce news that is accurate, balanced, and free from malicious intent.

ARTICLE 2. Indonesian journalists employ professional methods in carrying out their journalistic duties.

ARTICLE 3. Indonesian journalists always verify information, report in a balanced manner, avoid mixing facts and judgmental opinions, and uphold the principle of presumption of innocence. 

ARTICLE 4. Indonesian journalists do not create false, defamatory, sadistic, or indecent news. 

ARTICLE 5. Indonesian journalists do not mention or broadcast the identities of victims of sexual crimes and do not disclose the identities of children who are perpetrators of crimes. 

ARTICLE 6. Indonesian journalists do not abuse their profession and do not accept bribes. 

ARTICLE 7. Indonesian journalists have the right to refuse to disclose the identity or whereabouts of unwilling sources, respect embargo provisions, background information, and "off the record" agreements. 

ARTICLE 8. Indonesian journalists do not write or broadcast news based on prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their ethnicity, race, skin color, religion, gender, language, and do not degrade the dignity of the weak, poor, sick, mentally or physically disabled individuals.

ARTICLE 9. Indonesian journalists respect the right of sources to privacy in their personal lives unless it is for the public interest.

ARTICLE 10. Indonesian journalists promptly retract, correct, and rectify news that is incorrect and inaccurate, accompanied by an apology to readers, listeners, and/or viewers.

ARTICLE 11. Indonesian journalists provide the right of reply and correction in a proportional manner.

The final assessment of violations of the journalistic code of ethics is conducted by the Press Council (Dewan Pers). Sanctions for violations of the journalistic code of ethics are carried out by journalist organizations and/or press companies.

REVIEW

I was not present that day because I was sick and couldn't attend class. However, my friends helped me understand the materials. This meeting gave me a lot of valuable insights. Although I knew that journalists must follow the rules of ethical journalism, I didn't know the specifics of each guideline. Thanks to the files the lecturer shared with us, I finally understood the concept.

As a journalist, it's essential for us to adhere to the code of ethics. It's the most important thing we should do before writing news, so that we don't create false information or spread misinformation. Moreover, by reading and understanding each guideline of the journalistic code of ethics, we can learn to respect people's privacy and become thoughtful writers and readers.