KODE ETIK JURNALISTIK DI MEDIA REPUBLIK MERDEKA JAWA TIMUR PROBOLINGGO

Zainul Hasan (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Zainul hasan Genggong Probolinggo)
Mohammad Hendra (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Zainul Hasan)
Hasan Basri (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Zainul Hasan)

Jus et Civitas : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol 1 No 1 (2026): Juli 2026

This study examines the implementation of the Journalistic Code of Ethics (KEJ) based on Law Number 40 of 1999 concerning the Press in journalistic practices in the digital media RMOLJATIM.ID Probolinggo. The development of digital media poses new challenges in the implementation of journalistic ethical values, especially regarding accuracy, independence, and verification. This study uses an empirical legal approach with interview, observation, and documentation methods. The results show that although RMOLJATIM.ID has implemented KEJ in various aspects, there are challenges in consistency and business pressures that affect editorial independence. This study emphasizes the importance of internal oversight and ongoing ethics training for journalists in the digital era.