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Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Bernama-Antara Ties To Be Enhanced With Stronger Collaboration
GENERAL Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (second, right) holds a meeting with Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Viada Hafid at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) 2025 today. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED From Anas Abu Hassan TOKYO, May 31 (Bernama) -- The close relationship between the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and Indonesia's Antara News Agency will be elevated through stronger cooperation, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said that through a bilateral discussion with Indonesia's Communication and Digital Meutya Viada Hafid, both parties agreed to further the Bernama-Antara relationship in delivering news. He added that this was important to ensure both parties remained relevant and credible as well as capable of delivering accurate and balanced information to the people in both countries. 'The discussion with Minister Meutya was mostly regarding our efforts to strengthen ties between Bernama and Antara, two renowned and important news agencies for both countries. 'What we can do is strengthen the relationship through Ikatan Setiakawan Wartawan Malaysia-Indonesia (ISWAMI), which fosters closer ties between media organisations in Malaysia and Indonesia,' he told Bernama in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM) here today. Fahmi said that Malaysia also offered assistance to Indonesia in several matters, including aspects of social media regulation in that country. He added that the discussion with Meutya also touched on various important aspects of bilateral cooperation, particularly communication, media and digital infrastructure, in line with the current information landscape that is increasingly challenging and interdependent at the regional level. 'Minister Meutya said that Indonesia is indeed facing a complicated and acute situation, particularly involving online gambling issues, which are widely advertised on social media platforms and in need of stern actions.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Microsoft opens first Indonesia data centre in Jakarta
Listen to article Microsoft has officially launched its first data centre in Indonesia, a major investment that strengthens the country's digital infrastructure and positions it as a growing hub for cloud technology in Southeast Asia. The Indonesia Central Cloud Region, unveiled on Monday in Jakarta, was inaugurated by Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, who represented President Prabowo Subianto at the ceremony. Government officials hailed the launch as a turning point in the country's digital transformation. Meutya said the facility demonstrates global confidence in Indonesia's tech policies and readiness to manage advanced systems such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. 'This is a testament to our commitment to digital sovereignty and technological progress,' Meutya said at the event. Microsoft's investment is expected to contribute US$2.5 billion to the economy and create 60,000 jobs by 2028. The company also plans to train 1 million Indonesians in digital skills, with over 840,000 already engaged in AI capability-building programmes. Indonesia now ranks as the second-largest data centre market in Southeast Asia, with 84 facilities, just behind Singapore's 99. Microsoft's entry adds momentum to a trend led by major tech firms, including Amazon and Google, which have also expanded their cloud operations in the region. Southeast Asia remains an underpenetrated market, with cloud infrastructure still lagging behind mature economies. Indonesia's renewable energy potential and strategic location provide a compelling alternative to land-constrained Singapore. Regulatory pressure to localise data storage is a major driver of the region's digital infrastructure boom. Countries like Indonesia are enforcing laws that require in-country data processing, prompting global firms to establish local operations. The Southeast Asian data centre market is forecast to grow from $10.23 billion in 2023 to $17.73 billion by 2029. Microsoft's $1.7 billion investment underscores how data centres act as economic catalysts, stimulating job creation and supporting a wider ecosystem of industries. The region's monthly data usage is projected to triple by 2025, fuelling further expansion of cloud infrastructure and related services.
