Healthy Journalism Guides Public in Making Decisions

The people\'s need for quality information will continue in the future. Journalism must prioritize the public interest and always promote the importance of verifying information.

KOMPAS/HENDRA A SETYAWAN

Historian Asvi Warman Adam (center) and Chairman II of the Indonesian Veterinary Association Board Tri Satya Putri Naipospos (left) received the award of dedicated scholars during the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Kompas Daily in Jakarta, Sunday (28/6/2020). The award was given by the Chief Editor of Kompas Sutta Dharmasaputra.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, public confidence in the information provided by the mainstream media has improved.

This momentum must be maintained by applying responsible journalism with a discipline of verification and code of ethics in favor of public interest. The public needs healthy journalism as a guide in making decisions and in maintaining democracy.