#Digitalization
Indonesia’s social security fund eyes AI infrastructure investments abroad
Indonesia’s social security agency BPJS Ketenagakerjaan plans to invest in companies supporting the global artificial intelligence industry ‒ such as data centers, power suppliers, and cable firms ‒ if it secures government approval to deploy funds overseas, a senior agency official told Reuters.
Trend Micro builds Indonesian data center for data sovereignty, financial compliance
Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro is developing a new data center in Indonesia, which is designed to support national data-sovereignty goals and help the company serve financial-sector clients that face strict regulations on data handling.
TikTok’s electronic registration suspended over August protest live streams
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) has temporarily suspended the Electronic System Operator Registration Certificate (TDPSE) of TikTok Pte. Ltd. after the platform failed to provide complete data on its live streaming activities during nationwide protests in late August.
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.
Indonesian AI startups attract investor interest, key areas identified
Indonesian artificial intelligence (AI) startups are increasingly catching the eye of investors, with East Ventures being one of the most active venture capital firms backing this sector, specifically outlining the criteria it looks for when funding AI-driven ventures in the country.
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.
Radio broadcasting revisited − awaiting law ratification
Indonesia is awaiting the ratification of the revised Broadcasting Law, an important milestone in transforming the national media ecosystem, with crucial change being the legitimacy of State-run radio station RRI as the first national digital radio broadcaster to broadcast free-to-air.
Johnny Gerald Plate
Johnny Gerald Plate was born in Ruteng, Flores in 1956. He has a wife Maria Ana and has 3 children. He is the current Minister of Communication and Information Technology. Johnny took elementary school (SD) to high school (SMA) educators. He then continued his studies at Atmajaya Catholic University in 1986. He was quite active in various organizations while he was studying, it was noted that he had attended Menwa and was a member of the advisory board of the Indonesian Catholic Student Association (PMKRI).