Editorial Standards

Khabaru Online is committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity in serving the Maldivian community. We pledge to:

Truth and Accuracy: Publish only authentic, verified news and information. We prioritize factual reporting over speed, ensuring all content undergoes rigorous fact-checking before publication.

Independence: Maintain editorial independence from advertisers, sponsors, and political influences. While we offer advertising packages, commercial relationships never compromise our editorial decisions or news coverage.

Fairness and Impartiality: Present balanced coverage of all issues, especially in political, economic, and social matters. We provide comprehensive 360-degree coverage, presenting multiple perspectives on current affairs.

Accountability: Take responsibility for our content and correct errors promptly and transparently. We value reader feedback and maintain open channels for community engagement across our social media platforms.

Public Interest: Focus on stories that inspire, inform, and serve our readers' best interests. We prioritize human interest stories and reports that matter to our target audiences.

Professional Conduct: Our experienced news team operates with professionalism, respecting sources, subjects, and colleagues while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Transparency: Clearly distinguish between news content, analysis, features, and sponsored content, ensuring readers understand the nature of what they’re consuming.