Pakistan, May 27 -- JAKARTA - Microsoft has opened its first data centre in Indonesia, marking a significant step in the country's digital transformation and strengthening its role as a rising technology hub in Southeast Asia. The launch took place on Monday in Jakarta and was led by Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, representing President Prabowo Subianto.

The new facility, named the Indonesia Central Cloud Region, aims to support cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the country. Minister Meutya praised the launch, stating it reflects global trust in Indonesia's tech readiness and digital policies. She added, "This is a testament to our commitment to digital sovereignty and ...