Komdigi Affirms Indonesia Is Ready To Encourage ASEAN To Become A Global Digital Ecosystem Leader

Director General of Digital Ecosystems of the Ministry of Komdigi Edwin Hidayat Abdullah (photo: Komdigi)

JAKARTA - Director General of Digital Ecosystems of the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, Edwin Hidayat Abdullah, said that the Indonesian government has emphasized its commitment to strengthening the digital ecosystem within the scope of ASEAN regional cooperation.

Although rapid digitalization progress is believed to present complex opportunities and challenges. However, online fraud will be one of the challenges that will cause financial losses.

"With the closeness of the ASEAN Digital Master Plan 2025 (ADM 2025) and a new master plan, I believe that ASEAN can position itself as a global digital leader," said Edwin.

He also emphasized that collaborative actions in the Online Anti Fraud Working Group (Working Group on Anti Online Scams) led by Thailand, as the Chair of ADGSOM 2025, will be able to ensure a participatory, collaborative and fair digital future.

"I believe ADGSOM has emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation to develop effective strategies for prevention, detection, and law enforcement, to ensure a safe online environment in our area," he said.

In addition, Edwin also stated that the implementation of Indonesia's e-authentication mapping project in ASEAN would contribute to ensuring the integrity of digital identification.

He emphasized Indonesia's commitment to using digital technology to encourage innovation, economic growth, and improve quality of life, as outlined by the 2045 Digital Indonesia Vision.

The vision is also in line with ASEAN's goal of creating a digital ecosystem that is safe, inclusive, and sustainable, by emphasizing new digital infrastructure, literacy, and technology such as AI," he said.