Indonesia – Aiming to strengthen the country’s data centre industry, the Indonesian government has recently issued a series of regulatory reforms designed to attract large-scale investments and position it as a leading hub in Southeast Asia.
As part of the initiative, the government has strengthened its existing laws, including Government Regulation 71 of 2019, which oversees electronic systems and transactions.
More specifically, the new regulation involves the development of a new draft regulation, which focuses on the implementation of electronic systems for the public scope. These regulatory improvements are aimed at clarifying the legal landscape for data centre operators as well as promoting business stability and competitive growth.
Apart from this, the regulatory review further seeks to maximise the economic value of the data centre industry for Indonesia to align it with the country’s national development goals.
Key areas under the initiative include data classification, supervisory access to electronic systems, and enabling investments in land acquisition and sustainable energy initiatives.
“With these two provisions, we are confident that we can offer reliable services, protect national interests, and enhance the market potential for data centre providers,” stated Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister of Communication and Information at the Indonesian Government, at the recent Data Centre Industry Dialogue.
With a focus on modernising its digital infrastructure, the country intends to establish itself as a global data centre hub by welcoming international investments and promoting healthy competition.
