Batam, Indonesia, 20 July 2026 – PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), an operating company of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), together with BW Digital and supported by Nongsa Digital Park (NDP), today marked a major milestone in Indonesia’s international digital infrastructure with the successful landing of the Nongsa Changi Cable (NCC) at NDP, Batam.

The NCC Cable Landing Ceremony was attended by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry of the Republic of Singapore Gan Kim Yong, Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore Hotmangaraja Panjaitan, Managing Director Business-2 of Danantara Indonesia Setyanto Hantoro, Deputy Governor of Batam Nyanyang Haris Pratamura, and the Boards of Directors of Telkom, Telin, BW Digital, and Nongsa Digital Park.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated, “Indonesia’s digital transformation needs to be supported by robust physical infrastructure and increasingly strong connectivity. NCC serves as the physical foundation for a new digital corridor connecting Indonesia and Singapore, while further strengthening Batam’s position as Indonesia’s digital gateway. The presence of NCC is expected to create opportunities for greater investment, innovation, and new technology-driven economic activities.”

The ceremony celebrated the successful deployment of NCC, a strategic subsea cable system connecting Batam and Singapore through one of the shortest routes across the Singapore Strait. Together with the Indonesia Singapore Cable System (INSICA), NCC is one of two Batam–Singapore cable systems developed by TelkomGroup. As part of the Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) ecosystem, NCC strengthens international connectivity while supporting Indonesia’s ambition to become a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia.

“Strategic investments such as the NCC are fundamental, as strengthening digital sovereignty and infrastructure can serve as a catalyst for innovation, competitiveness, and growth across various industries. This infrastructure is expected to generate a broader economic multiplier effect by driving the growth of industries in Batam and across Indonesia,” said Setyanto Hantoro, Managing Director Business-2 of Danantara Indonesia.

Spanning approximately 50 kilometers and equipped with 24 fiber pairs, NCC is designed to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity to support growing demand for cloud services, hyperscale platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and data center interconnection. The successful landing marks a critical milestone toward operational readiness and reinforces Indonesia’s commitment to developing world-class digital infrastructure.

Beyond strengthening regional connectivity, NCC is expected to accelerate Indonesia’s digital economy by attracting investment in digital infrastructure, supporting AI-ready data centers, enabling enterprise digital transformation, and increasing the resilience and diversity of international network routes between Indonesia and Singapore. The project further reinforces Batam’s role as Indonesia’s strategic digital gateway.

Dian Siswarini, President Director of Telkom Indonesia, added, “Through the continued development of sustainable digital infrastructure, TelkomGroup is committed to strengthening Indonesia’s digital sovereignty while delivering tangible impact on the growth of the national digital economy. NCC represents a strategic collaboration between Indonesia and Singapore in building a more connected and competitive digital ecosystem. This strategic infrastructure not only strengthens Indonesia’s digital connectivity and resilience, but also provides greater route diversity and enhanced connectivity for Singapore as a regional digital hub.”

Budi Satria Dharma Purba, Director of Wholesale & International Service of Telkom Indonesia, said, “NCC establishes a new digital corridor between Indonesia and Singapore as part of the Indonesia Cable Express ecosystem. Together with future ICE developments, it will strengthen international connectivity, support AI-ready digital infrastructure, and provide greater network resilience for enterprises, hyperscalers, and digital businesses across the region.”

Ludovic Hutier, Chief Executive Officer of BW Digital, stated, “The successful landing of NCC demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships in delivering critical digital infrastructure for Southeast Asia. Together with Telin, we are creating a future-ready connectivity platform that supports the region’s accelerating demand for cloud, AI, and data center services. NCC is also a critical component of BW Digital’s broader digital ecosystem, providing the end-to-end infrastructure our customers need to support their regional expansion.”

Mike Wiluan, Chief Executive Officer at Nongsa Digital Park, added, “Today’s cable landing is more than the completion of digital infrastructure; it represents the strengthening of an ecosystem. Through our collaboration with TelkomGroup, BW Digital, and the support of both the Indonesian and Singaporean governments, we are creating a gateway that connects Indonesia to Singapore and beyond. Together, we are building the digital bridge that enables Indonesia to play a greater role in the global digital economy.”

As part of the broader Indonesia Cable Express initiative, NCC complements TelkomGroup’s long-term strategy to expand international connectivity and strengthen Indonesia’s role in the regional digital ecosystem. By combining resilient international networks with the continued growth of digital infrastructure in Batam, the project is expected to support the expansion of cloud services, digital platforms, and emerging technologies across Southeast Asia.

The successful cable landing marks another milestone toward a more connected, resilient, and future-ready digital landscape, reaffirming TelkomGroup’s commitment to powering digital growth across the region.

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