“We don't go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.”
- Helen Thomas
About us
Mencari is a digital media outlet that is committed to uncompromising journalism and always seeks the truth in order to address the important questions with Gen X & Z perspective . Founded by Miko Santos, a movement advocating for unfiltered news & Counter-Disinformation.
Mencari - which is an Indonesian word that is made up of the prefix "Men" and the root word "cari," meaning "to search" or "to look for."
Our Mission
We're on a mission to share some important facts with you and the world.
Our Standards
We're committed to delivering facts without any bias, and we're dedicated to these guiding principles every day.
People-Centered
We place individuals and communities at the forefront of our mission. We believe that deeper understanding of our world cultivates personal development and active citizenship. Our work strives to help us become more compassionate and connected to one another.
Openness and Integrity
Delivering truthful information without bias demands complete forthrightness. From our funding structure to our content decisions—we embrace full disclosure. If something about our process interests you, reach out. We respond to every message with honest answers.
Persistent Inquisitiveness
We're fueled by an insatiable desire to discover and comprehend. We maintain an endless commitment to understanding our neighborhoods, nation, planet, and beyond. This driving force is expressed through our dedication to inquiry rather than assumption.
Our Editorial Dedication
Our newsletter only presents significant news relevant to you. We value your time and intelligence; thus, we work with a focused editorial approach.
Core News Philosophy
We address changes with actual effects on institutions and communities; our reporting calls for verifiable data and evidence transcending mere assertions.
We give important context top priority over surface coverage.
Editorial Guidelines
Stories have to show obvious relevance to be worthy of publication.
Reporting avoids conjecture and emphasises instead recorded advancements.
All of the material undergoes thorough editing before publication.
Method Based on Readers
We respect your critical thinking skills; coverage includes required background knowledge for total understanding; articles include resource links for those who want more research.
Our work still follows substance over sensation. We think in empowering readers by means of factual integrity and thorough background—so providing knowledge that really counts.
Support Free and Fearless Journalism
Mencari s Australia’s first crowdsourced news network, driven by uncompromising and fact-based journalism. Powered by an international community of writers, photographers, videographers, and storytellers who share their discoveries and stories about Australia and the world.
Why this, why now
Our goal is to give more information about a news story that is going around among young Australians. We don’t want to just give you the news, we aim to promote critical thinking, self-reflection, and empathy to encourage informed decision-making.
This is our Community
We want to support freedom of speech by doing responsible, independent reporting, following high standards for how the media works, giving the public access to information of public interest, and letting people use the platform to say what they want.
Why subscribe?
Subscribe to get full access to the Mencari newsletter, Podcasts and commentary about the political economy, and podcasts in Australia on Mencari Website
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Be part of a community of people who are curious about how Australia works and doesn't work. Email us at newsdesk@readmencari.com
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Mencari articles and features reflect the views of the people who wrote them, not necessarily the views of Kangaroofern Media Lab Pty Ltd.
"Us" or "we" refers to Kangaroofern Media Lab Pty Ltd, the company that publishes this website.
Policy on Corrections
Requests for clarification or correction are appreciated at newsdesk@readmencari.com
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