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Indonesia and UN partner to strengthen financial health amid rising digital fraud threats
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced strong support for a new financial health initiative led by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands ‒ the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA) ‒ as the country confronts a surge in digital financial scams.
Dutch Queen warns of rising digital financial fraud losses in Indonesia
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has raised concerns over the alarming surge in digital financial fraud across Indonesia, warning that increasingly sophisticated scams are putting millions at risk.
Government lifts temporary ban on TikTok after data compliance
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) has lifted the temporary suspension of TikTok Pte. Ltd.’s electronic system operator license (TDPSE), after the social media giant complied with the government’s data disclosure request related to live-streaming monetization activities.
Indonesian Police claims arrest of hacker “Bjorka”, identity still unconfirmed
The Cybercrime Directorate of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police claims to have arrested the owner of the social media account known as "Bjorka," a figure long associated with major data breaches in Indonesia, but falls short of confirming whether the suspect is the same hacker who has been pursued since 2022.
Link Net addresses Axiata’s divestment as surge eyes potential acquisition
Cable television and internet service provider PT Link Net (LINK) has responded to the recent divestment move by its controlling shareholder, Axiata Investment, which sold 136,203,259 shares of LINK at Rp3,060 per share on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Telkom launches AI center of excellence, opens door for collaboration with Indosat
State telecommunications company PT Telkom Indonesia has launched its AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) as a hub for artificial intelligence development and cross-sector collaboration following Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s introduction of a similar national AI CoE in July.
Indonesia to finalize national AI roadmap, ethics framework to be first priority
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is set complete the public consultation phase of its national artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Komdigi notifies institutions said to have been hacked, blocks hacker DigitalGhost’s domain
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has issued official notifications to all electronic system providers (PSE) of institutions said to have been beached by a hacker and blocked the domain of the site where the stolen data had reportedly been posted.
Asia’s AI startups reshape global tech, RI eyes digital transformation leadership
Minister of Communication and Digital Application, Meutya V. Hafid, has hinted at Asia’s growing influence in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), suggesting that even modest investments in AI can yield significant global impacts.
Indonesia’s digital economy resilient amid global uncertainty: EV-DCI 2025
Despite a 75 percent plunge in startup funding to US$323 million (Rp5.2 billion) in 2024, Indonesia’s digital ecosystem continues to grow, driven by increased online transactions and rapid adoption of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), according to East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2025, published in May 2025 in collaboration with Katadata Insight Center.
KPK distances itself from individual named in online gambling trial
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has distanced itself from Raihan, a man who testified in a high-profile trial on the alleged protection of illegal online gambling sites by the then Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo, now Komdigi) in 2023.
Korean AI firms showcase cutting-edge tech at ASEAN-Korea digital partnership
ASEAN-Korea Digital Business Partnership 2025, a major business-matching event held in Jakarta, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, brought together ASEAN digital industry players and 30 leading South Korean software companies specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions, digital health and data and cyber security.