The Jakarta Post media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places The Jakarta Post as leaning left. We have seen it on 37 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Jakarta Post biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places The Jakarta Post as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Jakarta Post left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places The Jakarta Post as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is The Jakarta Post reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Jakarta Post are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Jakarta Post has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Jakarta Post’s own report linked underneath.
Senior military, defence, and intelligence officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met in Tehran to discuss regional peace and security. The four countries agreed to continue their dialogue, a move seen as significant amid ongoing regional tensions.
The Jakarta Post reported it asIran holds 'very good' talks with Mecca pact nations on region's security - Middle East and Africa (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated the United States is in no hurry to conclude its conflict with Iran, describing it as "not a typical war." He also claimed Iran faces financial difficulties, unable to pay its military and police, while diplomatic talks persist.
The Jakarta Post reported it asIran holds 'very good' talks with Mecca pact nations on region's security - Middle East and Africa (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Oil prices saw a decline on Monday, with Brent crude futures falling to $114.51 and US West Texas Intermediate futures at $101.04. The drop occurred despite recent surges to near six-month highs, influenced by hopes for reduced Iran-US hostilities, though attacks on Saudi Arabia maintained investor caution.
The Jakarta Post reported it asBrent oil tops $116, highest since late April - Markets (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Israeli forces raided multiple towns in the northern West Bank and forced dozens of Palestinians to evacuate their homes in Hebron. The operation, which began after two soldiers were killed, is expected to continue for several days.
The Jakarta Post reported it asNetanyahu launches major West Bank operation after Israeli soldiers killed - Middle East and Africa (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Starlink and Starshield satellite terminals in Ukraine are now functioning at speeds over 161 km/h, according to a Ministry of Defense source. This development indicates a potential reversal of previous limitations that hampered counter-drone operations and logistics.
The Jakarta Post reported it asUkraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military - Europe (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Global public debt is approaching levels not seen since World War II, potentially exceeding 100 percent of global GDP, according to the IMF. The fund warns that high energy prices and risks associated with artificial intelligence investment add further pressure to the world economy.
The Jakarta Post reported it asAI 'widening economic inequality', IMF boss warns - Economy (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for drone and missile attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh International Airport and an Aramco refinery in Rabigh. Explosions were heard over the Saudi capital. The Saudi-led coalition announced strikes on military targets in Yemen.
The Jakarta Post reported it asYemen's Houthis claim striking Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites - Middle East and Africa (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has denied reports suggesting a withdrawal of 25,000 to 40,000 troops from Europe. While the US is re-evaluating its military presence, Whitaker affirmed continued commitment to the continent.
The Jakarta Post reported it asUS-led coalition ends mission in Iraq - Middle East and Africa (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Italy has concluded its 12-year military presence in Iraq, with the final troops returning home. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated this marks a new phase in bilateral relations, with the withdrawal completed before the September 30 deadline.
The Jakarta Post reported it asUS-led coalition ends mission in Iraq - Middle East and Africa (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on September 27, 2026, meeting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The unannounced visit, reported by Israeli media, occurred amid renewed discussion of a disputed claim that the UAE had warned Israel about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
The Jakarta Post reported it asUAE president met with Israeli PM on Sunday - Middle East and Africa (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $101 per barrel as increased attacks in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Asian stocks declined while US markets reached new highs.
The Jakarta Post reported it asMideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia boosts shipments - Markets (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will use his UN General Assembly speech to "tell the truth" about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting violence against Jews, while Mamdani has called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and "architect of a horrific genocide."
The Jakarta Post reported it asNetanyahu expected to berate Mamdani in UN address - Middle East and Africa (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
China's ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, warned that Beijing has 'red lines' on Taiwan, human rights, and other issues that cannot be crossed. He stated that China's sovereignty, security, and development interests cannot be violated, identifying four specific areas that must not be challenged.
The Jakarta Post reported it asTaiwan, human rights 'red lines' for China, ambassador says ahead of Trump, Xi meeting - Asia & Pacific (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
President Donald Trump vetoed CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, impacting audiovisual coverage of his UN trip. In response, CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox halted their joint television coverage of Trump, citing solidarity with the banned outlets.
The Jakarta Post reported it asTV networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban - Americas (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump will personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. This rare airport reception precedes bilateral meetings and a state dinner.
The Jakarta Post reported it asUS Treasury's Bessent, China's He to launch talks on AI, trade, critical minerals - Economy (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
The Jakarta Post reported it asRiver flows were among driest in decades in 2025, UN says - Europe (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
The Jakarta Post reported it asRussia says space 'must be free from any weapon' - Europe (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
The Jakarta Post reported it asRussia says space 'must be free from any weapon' - Europe (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
The Jakarta Post reported it asRescuers searching for 140 people from passenger ship in Java Sea - Archipelago (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, were closed on 7 September due to ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations.
The Jakarta Post reported it asAnak Krakatau eruption grounds flights, blankets vast region - Society (opens The Jakarta Post in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for The Jakarta Post.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Official site
- thejakartapost.com
- Seen publishing on
- thejakartapost.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 37
- Reports listed
- 38
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
38 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 21 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and The Jakarta Post ran the story anyway.
Across the 37 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Jakarta Post: its report arrived a median of 29 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 5 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 2 November 2026. Ratings pulled 8 October 2026.
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