RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Liputan6.com as Right-Center biased, primarily due to its favorable coverage of government policies, while maintaining an IFCN fact-checking division. Reporting is rated Mostly Factual, supported by professional standards, reliable sourcing, and fact-check initiatives, but tempered by occasional uncritical promotion of government narratives.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.6)
Country: Indonesia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: TV Station/Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Liputan6.com is an Indonesian digital news outlet founded in 2000, originally connected to the Liputan6 news program on SCTV (Surya Citra Televisi). In 2012, the parent company, Emtek, separated Liputan6 into PT Kreatif Media Karya, which was later transferred to PT Liputan Enam Dot Com, a subsidiary of KMK. Since 2018, it has operated under KapanLagi Youniverse (KLY), also part of Emtek’s media portfolio. Emtek is publicly traded on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Liputan6 publishes across multiple verticals, including politics, sports, technology, lifestyle, and entertainment, while also running a Fact Check section certified by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).
Read our profile on the Indonesian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Liputan6.com is owned by PT Liputan Enam Dot Com, part of KapanLagi Youniverse (KLY), which is ultimately controlled by Emtek, a major publicly traded Indonesian media conglomerate. Revenue comes primarily from digital advertising (banners, native ads, and video ads).
Analysis / Bias
Liputan6 brands itself as nonpartisan and neutral, with journalists bound by Indonesia’s Press Council ethics code. However, reporting often skews favorable toward government policies and President Prabowo Subianto, a right-wing leader. For example, coverage of agricultural policy frames import restrictions as a triumph for farmers, amplifying praise without critical scrutiny. Similarly, reports on Prabowo’s UN speech emphasize national pride and his global leadership, quoting party allies in glowing terms. These examples suggest a pro-government framing common in mainstream Indonesian outlets with close ties to major media conglomerates.
On the other hand, Liputan6 demonstrates commitment to accuracy and public accountability through its Fact Check channel, which debunks viral misinformation and cites original reporting (e.g., correcting a hoax about Muhaimin Iskandar and Hajj quota corruption by referencing CNN Indonesia). This dual nature—government-leaning political coverage alongside rigorous fact-checking somewhat balances its editorial profile.
In general, Liputan6 is a mainstream, Emtek-owned news site that provides generally reliable reporting but tends to present government actions in a favorable light, reflecting both commercial pressures and Indonesia’s political environment. Its IFCN certification strengthens its factual credibility, though soft pro-government bias is evident in political framing.
Failed Fact Checks
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None in the Last 5 years by IFCN-aligned fact-checkers.
Overall, we rate Liputan6.com as Right-Center biased, primarily due to its favorable coverage of government policies, while maintaining an IFCN fact-checking division. Reporting is rated Mostly Factual, supported by professional standards, reliable sourcing, and fact-check initiatives, but tempered by occasional uncritical promotion of government narratives. (D. Van Zandt 09/28/2025)
Source: https://www.liputan6.com/
Last Updated on September 28, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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