Elon Musk to Bali Brings Starlink,
Luhut Leaks Location
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Elon Musk is scheduled to be a speaker at the 10th Water World Forum (WWF) which will be held on May 18-24 in Bali. On that occasion, Musk together with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) also inaugurated Starlink in Indonesia.
This satellite-based internet already holds two operating permits in Indonesia. Each for VSAT and internet providers (ISP) retail to end consumers.
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said Musk would arrive in Indonesia on Sunday, May 19 2024.
When asked about the location for the inauguration of Starlink internet, Luhut said, “it will be at the Community Health Center in Denpasar,” he said at GOR Kepaon Kodam IX Udayana, Friday (17/5/2024).
Furthermore, Luhut said that details about Starlink and Musk’s investment in Indonesia would be discussed during a conversation at the WWF 2024 forum.
“What is certain is that Starlink will operate in Indonesia and he will be able to make a lot,” he said.
Luhut said Musk considered Indonesia an attractive investment destination. In the future, it is indicated that Musk will invest in Indonesia.
“[For example] in the battery sector, various things,” said Luhut.
Previously, it was said that Starlink internet would be tested this May in the National Capital City (IKN) of the archipelago. However, several residents in the Bandung area were observed to be using this internet service.
Starlink itself is predicted to help digital transformation in Indonesia. This is because satellite-based internet can reach people in remote areas where infrastructure is difficult to build.
SOURCE : CNBC INDONESIA