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    "data": {
        "id": 1704120,
        "msgid": "setanggor-village-in-lombok-becomes-increasingly-connected-thanks-to-internet-village-programme-1777301853",
        "date": "2026-04-27 20:33:47",
        "title": "Setanggor Village in Lombok Becomes Increasingly Connected Thanks to Internet Village Programme",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "Setanggor Village in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, a renowned tourist destination recognised in the 2023 Indonesian Tourism Village Awards, has overcome previous internet connectivity challenges through the Ministry of Communication and Digital's Internet Village Programme. Launched eight months ago, the initiative has expanded network access, enabling residents to enhance tourism promotion via social media, boost small business marketing, and improve educational resources. This transformation has broadened the reach of local events like culinary bazaars, attracting visitors from beyond the immediate area and fostering village development.",
        "content": "<p>From a village once hampered by network issues, Setanggor is\ngradually transforming into a more connected area, making it\nincreasingly ready for development. Jakarta (ANTARA) - Setanggor Village\nin Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, is known as one of the\nmost developed tourist villages on Lombok Island. The village\u2019s name\neven entered the top 75 of the 2023 Indonesian Tourism Village Awards\n(ADWI), a recognition of its potential, including rich culture,\ndistinctive cuisine, and a preserved rural atmosphere. A variety of arts\nactivities and traditions also serve as a magnet for visiting tourists.\nHowever, behind this potential, the village once faced challenges with\nuneven and unstable internet access. Network limitations made tourism\npromotion less than optimal, small and medium enterprises (SMEs)\nstruggled to market their products, and schools could not fully utilise\nthe internet for learning purposes. Changes began to be felt about eight\nmonths ago when Setanggor Village received network support through the\nInternet Village Programme from the Ministry of Communication and\nDigital (Kemkomdigi). This programme is designed to promote equitable\nconnectivity to remote villages. Since then, internet access has\nexpanded and reached more points in the village. Residents have started\nto use it for various needs, from developing businesses, supporting\neducation, to strengthening village tourism promotion. The Head of\nSetanggor Village, Kamarudin, said his area has long been known as a\ntourist village. However, previous promotions were still done manually,\nlimiting their reach. \u201cWe were indeed known as a tourist village, but at\nthat time it was quite difficult in terms of promotion. Tourism\nactivities were mostly marketed manually,\u201d he said. He explained that\nsince internet access arrived, promoting village activities has become\nmuch easier through social media and various digital platforms. The\nimpact is starting to show in various village events. Culinary bazaars\nand tourism agendas are now not only visited by local residents but also\nable to attract people from outside the area.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/setanggor-village-in-lombok-becomes-increasingly-connected-thanks-to-internet-village-programme-1777301853",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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