The Ministry of Communication and Digital officially announced that registration of mobile phone SIM cards using facial biometric recognition will be mandatory in Indonesia starting July 1, 2026.
Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid emphasized that connectivity development in Indonesia must be able to drive growth while ensuring public safety.
Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, revealed Indonesia's significant potential to enter the rapidly growing global artificial intelligence (AI) industry supply chain.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital has established 722 internet service points through the Telecommunications and Information Accessibility Agency (BAKTI) in South Kalimantan to expand access to digital connectivity, especially in areas with limited telecommunications networks and public services.
The Vice Minister of Digital Communications, Nezar Patria, urged various parties to incorporate an ethical perspective into the development and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital has expressed its commitment to tightening oversight of digital platforms to address Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV).
The Ministry of Communication and Digital is fully committed to ensuring Indonesia's digital infrastructure remains reliable in supporting the Work From Home (WFH) policy currently being reviewed by the central government as an energy efficiency measure.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs deployed a task force with cellular operators to monitor the quality of telecommunications services during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026.
Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, emphasized that the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the education sector must be tailored to children's readiness.
The Ministry of Religion Affairs will deploy a network of counselors to educate families about parenting in the digital age, while also promoting the importance of suspending children's access to social media.
Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, emphasized that Indonesian citizens' digital data and content are now a crucial foundation for the development of global artificial intelligence (AI), so the state must ensure their rights and economic value are not lost.
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is strengthening its collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Digital to counter hoaxes and disinformation related to the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) Program.
