New digital corridor powers AI, cloud, and data centre growth.
Indonesia and Singapore have strengthened their digital partnership with the inauguration of the Nongsa–Changi Cable (NCC), a new international subsea cable expected to expand digital infrastructure, support data centre growth, and enhance cross-border connectivity between the two countries.
The inauguration was attended by Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Gan Kim Yong, and leaders from the digital industry.
Describing the project as a key milestone in Indonesia’s digital transformation, Mr Airlangga said the country’s growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation requires faster, more resilient digital infrastructure.
“We are navigating a rapidly evolving industry driven by data and automation. We are also entering the AI era, which requires high-speed connectivity. Through NCC, capacity reaches 1.6 petabits per second with latency below two milliseconds,” Mr Airlangga said.
Developed by Telin and BW Digital, the 50-kilometre Nongsa–Changi Cable delivers up to 1.6 petabits per second of capacity with latency of less than two milliseconds. The new digital corridor is expected to support data centres, cloud computing, AI applications, and other high-bandwidth digital services, while strengthening Batam’s position as an emerging digital gateway. Nongsa Digital Park currently has up to 120 megawatts of power capacity to support data centre operations, with further expansion planned.
Highlighting the project’s regional significance, Mr Gan said stronger digital cooperation between Indonesia and Singapore would create new opportunities for both countries and the wider ASEAN region.
“This will open up more opportunities for both countries and for ASEAN. We will continue to explore other sectors that can be developed through Indonesia-Singapore collaboration,” Mr Gan said.
Industry leaders also welcomed the milestone. Mr Mike Wiluan, Chief Executive Officer of Nongsa Digital Park, said the cable would attract new technology investments and help develop digital talent in Batam, while Ms Dian Siswarini, President Director of Telkom Indonesia, said the project strengthens Indonesia’s digital connectivity through the shortest route between Batam and Singapore. Together, the new digital corridor is expected to accelerate innovation, attract investment, and reinforce Indonesia and Singapore’s shared ambition to advance Southeast Asia’s fast-growing digital economy.
Source: ANTARA News
