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Regulations 2 weeks ago
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Data center project should not be halted amid policy rift: Ministry
The Industry Ministry has pushed back against the suspension of a major data center site in West Java, warning that conflicting, misaligned policies between the central government and regional administrations could undermine business confidence and disrupt investment.
Academia 2 weeks ago
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The extractivist logic haunts the AI data center rush in Indonesia, Malaysia
Behind the promise of Southeast Asia’s AI revolution lies a destructive reality: an old-school scramble for power, land and minerals that is reviving fossil fuels and pushing fragile ecosystems to the brink.
Regulations 2 weeks ago
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Data center firms push for clearer, coordinated approvals
The concern follows West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi’s decision to temporarily halt construction of a BDx data center in Jatiluhur, West Java, despite having attended the project’s groundbreaking ceremony on July 28.
Opinion 3 weeks ago
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Analysis: The hidden costs of Indonesia’s data center gold rush
Indonesia wants to ride the global data center boom, betting that investment, skilled jobs and computing power for artificial intelligence will drive economic growth. But the cloud leaves its imprint on the ground: Data centers consume vast amounts of electricity and water and can expose surrounding communities to heat and noise. The question is whether the government will make this boom work for the public or leave communities to pay for it.
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