Ministry of Communication and Informatics Archives - Stay Ahead with Heaptalk: Your Go-To Source for Business News https://heaptalk.com/tag/ministry-of-communication-and-informatics/ Latest business news media headlines platform today | Lets talk Business Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:39:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://heaptalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-fav-icon-48x48-1-32x32.png Ministry of Communication and Informatics Archives - Stay Ahead with Heaptalk: Your Go-To Source for Business News https://heaptalk.com/tag/ministry-of-communication-and-informatics/ 32 32 Indonesia bans Temu from operating, allegedly endangering local MSMEs due to predatory pricing https://heaptalk.com/news/indonesia-bans-temu-from-operating-allegedly-endangering-local-msmes-due-to-predatory-pricing/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:14:35 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=43197 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The government officially banned the Chinese marketplace app Temu from operating in Indonesia through the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo). The app’s business model is considered non-compliant with the country’s regulations regarding trade and the MSME ecosystem, including predatory pricing. According to the Ministry’s Director General of Public Information and Communication, […]

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]]> Ministry of Communication and Informatics prohibits Temu app from operating in Indonesia https://heaptalk.com/govact/ministry-of-communication-and-informatics-prohibits-temu-app-from-operating-in-indonesia/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:07:24 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=43099 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) has blocked the Temu app since it is not registered as an electronic system operator in Indonesia. “We took down Temu as a quick response to public concerns, especially from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Moreover, Temu is not registered as an electronic system operator,” […]

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]]> A decade of digital transformation in Indonesia: Internet speed increases tenfold https://heaptalk.com/govact/a-decade-of-digital-transformation-in-indonesia-internet-speed-increases-tenfold/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:25:00 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=43057 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Over the past decade, Indonesia has significantly progressed in developing information and communication technology infrastructure to bridge the digital divide, called digital transformation. Budi Arie Setiadi, the Minister of Communication and Informatics, revealed that Indonesia’s internet speed has increased from around 2.5 Mbps in 2014 to 25 Mbps in 2024. “This means […]

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]]> Indonesia and the U.S. strengthen cooperation in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity https://heaptalk.com/govact/__trashed-2612/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:51:37 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=39471 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The governments of Indonesia and the United States have agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership in digital transformation. Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, noted that the U.S. has long been a leader in digital technology and cybersecurity. “Indonesia hopes to learn from their best practices to accelerate our […]

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]]> Public services at PDNS 2 are fully restored https://heaptalk.com/govact/public-services-at-pdns-2-are-fully-restored/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:55:25 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=39402 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The National Temporary Data Center (PDNS) 2’s services, impacted by a cyberattack, have now been fully restored. Deputy Minister of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) Nezar Patria revealed that all priority public services affected have returned to normal operations. “As of August 25, all priority public services have been 100% restored, and the […]

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]]> Tech Minister: Online gambling disrupts the nation’s economic foundation https://heaptalk.com/govact/tech-minister-online-gambling-disrupts-the-nations-economic-foundation/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:54:17 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=39284 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Illegal online gambling in Indonesia has become a significant disruptor of national economic growth. Minister of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) Budi Arie Setiadi emphasized that one of the direct impacts of online gambling is its effect on people’s purchasing power. “Online gambling not only destroys family finances but also affects the broader […]

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]]> Facing potential blocking, Bigo Live meets with Kominfo https://heaptalk.com/technology/facing-potential-blocking-bigo-live-meets-with-kominfo/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:41:10 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=39176 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) has threatened to block the live streaming platform Bigo Live for ignoring warnings issued by the ministry. “At the first warning, they said they would improve but didn’t. After the second and third warnings, I think it’s time for the game to end. Just wait,” […]

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]]> Tech Minister responds to Indosat data breach https://heaptalk.com/govact/tech-minister-responds-to-indosat-data-breach/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:05:21 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=38922 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, stated that all forms of cybercrime, including personal data theft, must be addressed promptly. The Tech Minister acted swiftly upon learning of a data breach at Indosat. “We thank the Bogor City Police for successfully apprehending two IOH’s partner company employees, who were […]

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]]> Eradicating online gambling, Govt to revoke registration of providers violating Integrity Pact https://heaptalk.com/govact/eradicating-online-gambling-govt-to-revoke-registration-of-providers-violating-integrity-pact/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:36:11 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=38070 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) will impose sanctions on Electronic System Providers (ESP) facilitating online gambling activities. Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi stated that the sanction would be the revocation of their registration. “Kominfo will revoke the registration of the ESP. Hence, they will no longer be […]

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]]> Bakti signs land use agreements with 30 local govts for BTS construction https://heaptalk.com/govact/bakti-signs-land-use-agreements-with-30-local-govts-for-bts-construction/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:45:20 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=35352 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Telecommunications and Information Accessibility Agency (Bakti) has partnered with 30 local governments in Indonesia to use the land for building base transceiver stations (BTS). The land use agreements were signed simultaneously at Jasmine Hall, Claro Hotel Makassar (07/18), witnessed by Fadhilah Mathar, Bakti’s President Director. Bakti considers this step crucial to […]

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]]> Kominfo inspects the temporary data center in South Tangerang https://heaptalk.com/govact/kominfo-inspects-the-temporary-data-center-in-south-tangerang/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:37:08 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=35378 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi conducted an impromptu inspection at the Temporary National Data Center (PDNS) 2 in South Tangerang, Banten Province. “Today, I conducted a surprise inspection at one of the PDNS infrastructures outside of Surabaya to ensure that cybersecurity measures are optimally strengthened,” said Minister Budi Arie […]

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]]> Ismail appointed as Acting Director General of Applications and Informatics https://heaptalk.com/govact/ismail-appointed-as-acting-director-general-of-applications-and-informatics/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:35:18 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=34546 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Following Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan’s resignation as Director General of Applications and Informatics due to the hacking of the National Data Center (PDN), Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi appointed Ismail as Acting Director General of Applications and Informatics. Ismail, who previously served as Director General of Resources and Postal and […]

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]]> Kominfo ties with Asioti to boost IoT tech development https://heaptalk.com/technology/kominfo-ties-with-asioti-to-boost-iot-tech-development/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:15:48 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=34170 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo), through the Directorate of Post and Informatics Device Standardization, has established a partnership with the Indonesian Internet of Things Association (Asioti) to promote the development of IoT technology, as reported by Kontan. This collaboration aims to create a robust, innovative, and sustainable IoT ecosystem and […]

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]]> National Data Center is hacked, Kominfo ask BSSN to step in https://heaptalk.com/news/national-data-center-is-hacked-kominfo-ask-bssn-to-step-in/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:45:18 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=33552 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The National Data Center (PDN), managed by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo), is experiencing disruptions. A suspected ransomware virus attack has disrupted all public services. Director General of Public Information and Communication at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, Usman Kansong, confirmed that the department is still investigating the ransomware […]

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]]> Kominfo pursues Elaelo developer as suspected of phishing https://heaptalk.com/govact/kominfo-pursues-elaelo-developer-as-suspected-of-phishing/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 08:43:58 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=33485 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Elaelo site has been a hot topic among social media users due to rumors that it was created by the Indonesian government to replace Twitter. Minister of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) Budi Arie Setiadi denied these rumors. In a press release, Budi Arie stated that the government did not make the […]

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]]> Govt server suspected of cyberattack, Kominfo is restoring disrupted public services https://heaptalk.com/news/govt-server-suspected-of-cyberattack-kominfo-is-restoring-disrupted-public-services/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:44:28 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=33462 Heaptalk, Jakarta — The government is gradually restoring public services following a disruption at the National Data Center (PDN) server managed by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo). Minister of Communication and Informatics Budi Arie Setiadi further assured the public that his technical team is working hard to address the issue and expedite recovery […]

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]]> Kominfo to shut down Twitter in Indonesia https://heaptalk.com/govact/kominfo-to-shut-down-twitter-in-indonesia/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:56:11 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=33248 Heaptalk, Jakarta — In a press release in Jakarta on Tuesday (06/18), the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) announced that it would shut down Twitter as the platform allowed its users to upload pornographic videos. “This means they prioritize unlimited freedom of speech over the desire to tap into the Indonesian market, which is […]

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