PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), part of Telkom Group, and digital infrastructure platform BW Digital, today marked the successful landing of the 50-kilometer Nongsa Changi Cable (NCC) at Nongsa Digital Park (NDP), Batam, Indonesia. The NCC subsea cable system, a joint venture between BW Digital and Telin, connects Batam and Singapore through one of the shortest and most direct routes across the Singapore Strait, according to a press release by BW Digital today.
NCC is one of two new Batam–Singapore subsea cable systems developed by Telkom Group and Indonesia Singapore Cable System (INSICA), to further strengthen digital connectivity between Indonesia and Singapore.
As a key segment of the Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) ecosystem, NCC which is equipped with 24 fiber pairs, is designed to deliver high-capacity and low-latency connectivity to meet the surging demand for cloud services, hyperscale platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and data center interconnection across the region.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto stated, “Indonesia’s digital transformation needs to be supported by robust physical infrastructure and increasingly strong connectivity. NCC serves as the physical foundation for a new digital corridor connecting Indonesia and Singapore, while further strengthening Batam’s position as Indonesia’s digital gateway. The presence of NCC is expected to reinforce the strategic position of both countries in the global digital ecosystem and value chain, while creating opportunities for greater investment, innovation, and new technology-driven economic activities.”
Setyanto Hantoro, Managing Director Business-2 of Danantara Indonesia, during a press conference said, “Strategic investments such as the NCC are fundamental, as strengthening digital sovereignty and infrastructure can serve as a catalyst for innovation, competitiveness, and growth across various industries. This infrastructure is expected to generate a broader economic multiplier effect by driving the growth of industries in Batam and across Indonesia, ultimately contributing to stronger national economic growth and resilience.”
Dian Siswarini, President Director of Telkom Indonesia, added, “Through the continued development of sustainable digital infrastructure, TelkomGroup is committed to strengthening Indonesia’s digital sovereignty while delivering tangible impact on the growth of the national digital economy. NCC represents a strategic collaboration between Indonesia and Singapore in building a more connected and competitive digital ecosystem.”
Ludovic Hutier, Chief Executive Officer of BW Digital, stated, “The successful landing of NCC demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships in delivering critical digital infrastructure for Southeast Asia. Together with Telin, we are creating a future-ready connectivity platform that supports the region’s accelerating demand for cloud, AI, and data center services. NCC is also a critical component of BW Digital’s broader digital ecosystem, which includes Citra Connect’s terrestrial fibre network and NDP1 144MW data centre campus in Batam, providing the end-to-end infrastructure our customers need to support their regional expansion.”
The cable landing ceremony was also attended by Minister for Trade and Industry of The Republic of Singapore Gan Kim Yong, Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore Hotmangaraja Panjaitan, Deputy Governor Of Batam Nyanyang Haris Pratamura, and board members of Telkom, Telin, BW Digital, and Nongsa Digital Park.