Batam, 19 December 2024 — PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia alongside PT Citranet Sarana Digital (“Citra Connect”), have officially held a Ceremonial for the Cable Landing Station (CLS) at Nongsa Digital Park, Batam. Having previously using Tanjung Bemban as its majority landing points, Telin opted to initiate a new Cable Landing Station (CLS) location in Nongsa. This CLS serves as an integral part of the strategic infrastructure project connecting Indonesia with the rest of World, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Indonesia's international connectivity widely known as Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) Submarine Cable which consists of 7 cable system.
ICE system is a future-forward initiative that establishes vital links where one of the purposes to unlock Batam and Indonesia not only to major cities in Indonesia and neighboring countries like
Singapore and Malaysia, hence it will be seamlessly connected with Middle East, East Asia down to Australia as well as USA. This system demonstrates Telin’s commitment to actualize the vision of a digitally connected Indonesia that leads in the global digital revolution.
The construction of the Batam CLS solidifies Batam’s role as Indonesia’s primary gateway for international connectivity, fostering digital and economic development in western Indonesia and supporting regional integration, as well as the growing epicentrum of Data Center in Indonesia and South East Asia. This CLS construction represents a significant step forward in advancing Indonesia’s telecommunications infrastructure, occupied by robust and cutting-edge technology submarine cable systems.
The ceremony marked the installation of the CLS’s first foundation pillar and was attended by Telkom Group Telin and Citramas Executives and Leaders, including Bogi Witjaksono, CEO CFU WIB Telkom Group; Dwi Pratomo Juniarto, EVP Telkom Regional I; Muhammad Rofik, President Commissioner Telin; Bambang A. Margono, Commissioner Telin; Jimmi Adiguna Kembaren, Commisioner Telin, Budi Satria Dharma Purba, CEO Telin; and Senior Leaders from Telkom Group and Telin. As well as Kris Wiluan, Chairman of Citramas Group; Marco Bardelli, Senior Executive Director of Nongsa Digital Park dan Citra Connect; and other Senior Leaders from Nongsa Digital Park.
Bogi Witjaksono, CEO of CFU WIB Telkom Group, stated, “This collaboration between Telin, Nongsa Digital Park, and Citra Connect not only marks an important milestone in our initiatives to advance indonesia digital ecosystem, but also reinforces our shared commitment in strengthening Indonesia’s digital infrastructure. By enhancing Batam’s role as a primary gateway for global connectivity, we are one step closer in realizing Telkom Group's vision in creating a robust foundation for the development of data centers in Batam and beyond. This effort aligns seamlessly with Telkom’s efforts in becoming a key player in the data center ecosystem, enabling Indonesia to thrive as a leader in the global digital economy”
Kris Wiluan, Chairman of Citramas Group also added, “The Nongsa Digital Park Special Economic Zone is a strategic initiative to advance Indonesia’s digital economy by combining advanced education, cutting-edge infrastructure, and data center investments to create high quality jobs for Indonesian talent. In partnership with Telin, this project will establish Batam as a globally connected, high-tech data center hub.”
Budi Satria Dharma Purba, CEO of Telin, emphasized, “We are proud to celebrate the establishment of this Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Nongsa Digital Park, along with Citraconnect and NDP. This partnership is an important milestone in order to lay the foundation for future connectivity enhancement and expansions of international subsea connectivity projects. The CLS will serve as landing points of 4 cable systems predominantly ICE Cable Systems. Looking into the future, we are equipping ourselves with the infrastructure and vision necessary to anticipate new technological advancements and connectivity needs across Indonesia and beyond."
Marco Bardelli, Senior Executive Director of Nongsa Digital Park and Citra Connect also added "Today we are celebrating another important milestone not only for Telin and Citra Connect but also for Nongsa Digital Park that now is proudly positioned as the largest upcoming Data Centre Hub in South East Asia that will enjoy direct dedicated connectivity with submarine fibre optic cables. Nongsa Digital Park is a pivotal contributor to the growth of Indonesia’s Digital Economy, and we are thankful for Telkom Group’s vision of continuous enhancement of global connectivity to and from Indonesia.”
The CLS NDP Batam marks the beginning of a transformative journey for Indonesia’s digital landscape. This strategic infrastructure will empower Indonesia to position itself as a regional leader in digital connectivity. By enabling faster, more reliable global communications, it paves the way for unprecedented technological advancements, economic opportunities, and deeper integration with the global digital economy. Together with Citra Connect, we are proud to drive this next chapter in Indonesia’s digital transformation.
About Telin
Founded in 2007 as a company that provides a comprehensive suite of premium international carrier voice, data services, and business solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of wholesale, enterprise, digital player, and retail customers with operations. Telin operates in Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, the United States, Timor Leste, the United Arab Emirates, and Myanmar, and also has representatives in the United Kingdom (UK), Philippines and India. Telin’s infrastructure spans 250,140 kilometres of cable system length operates 58 Points of Presence, 10 global offices, and over 19 Tier II to Tier IV Data Centres in key locations, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Timor Leste, and Indonesia. For more information about Telin, visit www.telin.net
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About CitraConnect
PT Citranet Sarana Digital (Citra Connect) is an Indonesian provider of connectivity services and digital solutions. Citra Connect, as a connectivity service provider, focuses on developing and providing high- quality access network to carriers and enterprise customers. In addition, the company provides a variety of digital solutions to meet communication and information technology requirements.