Our editorial independence
Kource’s journalism is based on rigorous, independent reporting and research. We retain full authority over our content and uphold a clear separation between editorial decisions and sources of funding. Acceptance of financial support does not imply or constitute an endorsement of funders or donors, their products, services, or opinions. Our commitment to editorial independence is guided by principles that align directly with those upheld by the Institute for Nonprofit News.
Financial transparency policy
We are committed to full transparency in all aspects of our funding.
We accept gifts, grants, and sponsorships from individuals, organisations, and foundations to support our activities. However, our editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by the support we receive.
Acceptance of financial support does not imply endorsement of donors, their products, services, or opinions.
We may receive funds to support our general operations, specific coverage areas, and special projects. As a social enterprise, we may be eligible for certain tax exemptions.
While we do consider funding for specific topic coverage, Kource retains full editorial control of the content. We will not give donors or funders any rights to review, edit, or influence editorial decisions or content distribution.
We do not allow supporters to assign, review, or edit our content.
We make all revenue sources and donors who contribute RM10,000 or more annually. To maintain our editorial independence, we do not accept funding or donations from anonymous sources, government entities, political parties, elected officials, or candidates running for office. We will also decline funding from any source that our board of directors deems to pose a conflict of interest or threatens our independence.
Editorial collaboration policy
Our team is dedicated to maintaining editorial independence and transparency in all our work. Any collaborations with external partners must align with our core mission and uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
Our guidelines for editorial collaborations are as follows:
Transparency: All collaborations will be clearly disclosed to our readers, including the names of any partners and the nature of the collaboration. This will be prominently displayed at the beginning and end of the story, or on a dedicated page of our website, and financial support for collaborations will also be disclosed.
Editorial Control: Our editorial team retains full control over the content produced as part of any collaboration. This includes oversight of reporting, writing, editing, and fact-checking. If any participant disagrees with the final version of a story, they have the right to withhold publication of that collaboration.
Ethical Standards: We will not engage in collaborations that compromise our editorial independence, ethical standards, or create conflicts of interest. This includes avoiding partnerships with entities that have a financial stake in the outcome of the reporting or those that have a history of attempting to influence content.
Clear Guidelines: Before entering a collaboration, we set clear expectations with our partners, ensuring that all projects align with our editorial mission. This includes agreeing on the objectives, roles, and responsibilities, and requiring partners to adhere to the highest journalistic standards, including fact-checking their contributions.
Ongoing Communication: Throughout any collaboration, we maintain open communication with our partners to address concerns or issues, ensuring that all work produced meets our editorial standards.
By following these principles, we ensure that our collaborations contribute to meaningful, public interest journalism and uphold the values of Kource.
Other policies and information
To help you navigate our website and understand how we handle data, we’ve made our policies easily accessible. Whether you’re curious about our privacy practices or other important guidelines, you’ll find everything you need in the links below.