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        "id": 2037020,
        "msgid": "data-centre-project-should-not-be-halted-amid-policy-rift-says-ministry-1791964211",
        "date": "2026-10-14 13:33:50",
        "title": "Data centre project should not be halted amid policy rift, says ministry",
        "author": " ",
        "source": "GALERT",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Industry Ministry has opposed the suspension of Singapore-based BDx Data Centers\u2019 campus construction in West Java, warning that misaligned central and regional policies could weaken business confidence and disrupt investment. The project reportedly lacks environmental and building approvals, but the ministry says data centres are strategically important infrastructure for sectors including semiconductors and artificial intelligence.",
        "content": "<p>Can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for?<\/p>\n<p>View all search resultsCan\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for?<\/p>\n<p>View all search resultsThe Industry Ministry has pushed back against\nthe suspension of a major data center site in West Java, warning that\nconflicting, misaligned policies between the central government and\nregional administrations could undermine business confidence and disrupt\ninvestment.<\/p>\n<p>he Industry Ministry has pushed back against the suspension of a\nmajor data center site in West Java, warning that conflicting,\nmisaligned policies between the central government and regional\nadministrations could undermine business confidence and disrupt\ninvestment.<\/p>\n<p>The West Java administration earlier this month suspended\nconstruction work for a data center campus developed by Singapore-based\ndigital infrastructure firm BDx Data Centers in Jatiluhur, Purwakarta\nregency, amid concerns over outstanding environmental and building\napprovals.<\/p>\n<p>BDx, which already operates three data center sites in Indonesia,\nreportedly had yet to secure its environmental impact assessment (Amdal)\nand building approval (PBG).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is the second phase [of the development], but the provincial\ngovernment suspended the project. The thing is, BDx itself has already\nput in [investment] through the Investment and Downstream Ministry,\u201d\nDeputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza said on Tuesday, as quoted by CNBC\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n<p>He said the government was taking the issue seriously, given data\ncenters\u2019 strategic role in powering industries such as semiconductors\nand artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you\u2019ve\nencountered on The Jakarta Post. We\u2019re here to listen.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Quickly share this news with your network\u2014keep everyone informed with\njust a single click!<\/p>\n<p>Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or\ncolleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month\nthat anyone can read\u2014no subscription needed!<\/p>\n<p>Get the best experience\u2014faster access, exclusive features, and a\nseamless way to stay updated.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/data-centre-project-should-not-be-halted-amid-policy-rift-says-ministry-1791964211",
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