Coordinating Minister Airlangga Invites Japan To Build A 'Smart City' At IKN

Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto. (Photo: Doc. Coordinating Ministry for the Economy)

JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto invited the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) to be involved in developing smart cities in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN).

"We hope that JOIN can contribute to the development of a smart city system in our new capital city in Kalimantan," Airlangga said in an official statement, quoted from Antara, Friday, July 22.

With the vision of "World City for All", Airlangga said IKN will apply the smart city concept that integrates innovation in the development of information technology, both hard and soft infrastructure.

"As well as sustainable and environmentally friendly building and transportation systems," said Airlangga.

Airlangga explained that IKN will be an ideal city that can be a role model for the development and management of cities in Indonesia and the world. In addition, it is also a symbol of national identity, a sustainable city in the world, and a driving force for Indonesia's economy in the future.

"Sustainable energy resources and digital infrastructure are an integral part of modern urban development and smart cities," said Airlangga.

In addition, when receiving a visit from the JOIN Member of the Board of Directors Takuma Hatano at the Office of the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy, Jakarta, Airlangga also invited the company to be involved in the renewable energy sector and the digital economy in Indonesia.

JOIN is an infrastructure investment fund company sponsored by the Japanese private sector under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Currently, JOIN has operated seven projects in Indonesia with a total value of around 28.6 billion yen or the equivalent of 62.3 million US dollars.