Indonesia Now aims to provide information that readers can understand and, where practical, check for themselves. This page explains the kinds of sources we use, how we identify them, and what to do if you have a question about a citation.
Our approach supports the principles described in our Editorial Policy and Research Standards. The sources used for an individual article depend on its subject and the information available.
Types of Sources We May Use
Depending on the topic, our research may draw on:
- Official sources: Government agencies, public information services, and the organizations responsible for rules or public facilities.
- Service providers: Transport operators, accommodation providers, attraction managers, and other organizations with direct knowledge of their services.
- Research and reference works: Academic publications, books, archives, museum materials, and other works relevant to history, culture, or geography.
- Local and firsthand sources: Interviews, community perspectives, observations, and original materials where available and appropriate.
- Independent reporting: Reputable publications that provide context, reporting, or analysis relevant to a subject.
We assess a source’s relevance, date, expertise, geographical scope, and potential interests. A source may be useful for one claim without being authoritative for every aspect of a topic. Promotional information, for example, may help identify a service but should be considered in light of the provider’s commercial interest.
Primary and Secondary Sources
Where practical, we seek the original source of important factual information. An immigration authority may be the appropriate source for an entry requirement, while a transport operator may be best placed to publish its own timetable or booking terms.
Secondary sources can help explain context, identify different perspectives, or lead us to original material. We distinguish them from the underlying evidence and do not present a source we have not reviewed as though we examined it firsthand.
For cultural and historical subjects, we consider the relationship between a source and the community or period being discussed. Accounts may differ. When a distinction between evidence, interpretation, or oral tradition matters, we aim to make it clear.
How We Cite Sources
We may identify sources through links within an article, notes near a relevant claim, captions, or a source list. Where useful and available, a citation may include the author or organization, title, publisher, publication or update date, and a direct link. For changing information, we may also state when it was checked or accessed.
Our goal is to make the connection between a claim and its source understandable. Not every sentence needs a separate citation, but important factual claims should be supported by appropriate evidence. If a source is unavailable online or requires a subscription, we may provide enough bibliographic information to help readers locate it.
We do not knowingly invent citations, quotations, documents, or source details. We aim to identify quotations accurately and preserve their meaning and context. A link or citation does not imply that the source endorses Indonesia Now.
Travel Information and Changing Sources
Prices, timetables, opening hours, entry procedures, and destination access can change. We aim to consult the responsible authority or provider for important details and to show a relevant date or qualification when useful.
A source’s publication date, an article’s update date, and the date a specific detail was checked can refer to different things. We do not treat an article’s review date as proof that every detail was checked at that time.
Sources may move, disappear, or become outdated. When we identify a broken or obsolete link, we may replace it with an appropriate current source, cite an archived version where relevant, or revise the claim. An archived page may support a historical statement but should not be presented as the current rule or schedule.
Attribution and Reuse
We aim to credit the work of authors, photographers, map contributors, and data providers in accordance with applicable permissions and license conditions. Our Image & Data Credits page explains our approach to visual materials, maps, and datasets.
Attribution alone does not necessarily grant permission to reproduce someone else’s work. Readers who wish to reuse third-party material should check the applicable rights and conditions with the relevant rights holder or source.
AI-Assisted Research
AI tools may help organize research questions or suggest material for further investigation. AI output is not treated as a source of record. A suggested citation, quotation, or factual claim must be checked against an appropriate source before use. Our AI Policy provides more detail.
Questions and Corrections
If a source link is broken, a citation appears incorrect, or you believe an important source has been overlooked, please contact us through the website’s contact page. Include the page URL, the citation or claim in question, and any supporting information that may help us review it.
We may correct or update citations as information becomes available. Material factual corrections are handled in accordance with our Corrections Policy.