Muktita Suhartono,

I report for The New York Times on Thailand and Indonesia. I am based in Bangkok. What I Cover I cover a range of news across Indonesia and Thailand, including breaking news, such as natural disasters, and major events including elections. My Background I am an electrical engineer by training, but I became interested in journalism as an undergraduate at Trisakti University. I worked for several news agencies, including The BBC, during the collapse of the Suharto dictatorship in 1998. I joined The Times in 2002, reporting from Jakarta. I grew up in Bangkok and Jakarta, and I am fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, Thai and English with a basic knowledge of Mandarin. Journalistic Ethics As a Times journalist I adhere to the standards outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook. I maintain an open mind while doing my work and treat my sources fairly. I work hard to be accurate while gathering as much data as I can, and interviewing sources with different backgrounds and perspectives to bring nuance to my reporting. Contact Me Email: tita@nytimes.com Featured Credit Ulet Ifansasti for The New York Times Credit Sirachai Arunrugstichai/Getty Images Credit Bryan Denton for The New York Times Latest

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/muktita-suhartono

79%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article implies that the incident was a result of Indonesia's troubling aviation safety record when in reality it was due to pilot fatigue and lack of proper monitoring systems.
  • The author uses the phrase 'Democracy Party' to describe Election Day in Indonesia which is not an accurate representation as it implies that democracy is only celebrated on this day when in fact it should be a continuous celebration throughout the year.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • I report for The New York Times on Thailand and Indonesia. I am based in Bangkok.
  • Prabowo Subianto has been accused of complicity in major human rights abuses during the final years of Suharto's dictatorship.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Batik Air is owned by Lion Air Group, Indonesia's largest air travel company,
  • In recent years, Lion Air Group has made significant investments into improving the safety of its flights but it is unclear whether these investments are addressing underlying issues or making quick fixes.
  • The flight was a return leg for the crew and plane, which had spent less than an hour on the ground after arriving from Jakarta.
  • The incident caused the plane carrying 153 people to veer off course before landing safely.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • I am an electrical engineer by training, but I became interested in journalism as an undergraduate at Trisakti University. I worked for several news agencies, including The BBC, during the collapse of the Suharto dictatorship in 1998. I joined The Times in 2002, reporting from Jakarta.
  • I maintain an open mind while doing my work and treat my sources fairly.
  • The article uses deceptive practices such as omitting important information or presenting biased perspectives that mislead the reader about the true nature of the events and people described.

Recent Articles

Two Pilots Sleep During Flight, Causing Concerns Over Safety

Two Pilots Sleep During Flight, Causing Concerns Over Safety

Broke On: Tuesday, 12 March 2024 Two pilots of an Airbus A320 aircraft fell asleep during a flight from Kendari, Indonesia to Jakarta. The pilot in command slept for 1 hour and the second-in-command refused to trade places when he woke up. Both pilots have been temporarily suspended by Batik Air and strongly reprimanded by Indonesia's transport ministry.
Indonesia's Presidential Election: A Vibrant Democracy and Economy at Stake

Indonesia's Presidential Election: A Vibrant Democracy and Economy at Stake

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 Indonesia holds its presidential election on Wednesday with more than 200 million eligible voters. The country has made impressive gains since the fall of Suharto's authoritarian regime in 1998 and is now one of Asia's most vibrant democracies and economies. Outgoing President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, dominates Indonesian politics but is constitutionally barred from seeking a consecutive third term. The three main candidates are Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan.