Central Kalimantan Honoured for Digital Learning Innovation

The Central Kalimantan Provincial Government has received the Digital Learning Innovation Excellence award at the CNN Indonesia Awards. The recognition was given for the local administration’s efforts to widen access to quality education through digital technology, including in remote areas.

The award was received in person by the regional secretary. It was presented by Transmedia Director Latif Harnoko at the CNN Indonesia Awards ceremony at the JW Marriott in Jakarta on Friday (6 November).

Through the Huma Betang Digital Classroom programme, the provincial government is seeking to promote a more inclusive and equitable transformation of education. The programme is one measure to address limited access to learning, particularly for students in remote areas.

In 2026, 443 senior secondary, vocational and special-needs schools in Central Kalimantan were reported to have been digitised. The programme has been supported by digital interactive boards, satellite internet and other technologies for teaching and learning.

Digital technology in classrooms is expected to make learning more interactive. As well as supporting the delivery of lessons, it can give students in different areas access to a wider range of learning resources.

The initiative is also part of efforts to equalise the quality of education across Central Kalimantan. With digital infrastructure in place, geographical constraints are expected to become less of a barrier to students’ access to better learning opportunities.

The CNN Indonesia Awards recognise individuals, institutions and leaders considered to have made meaningful contributions and a tangible impact on Indonesia’s progress. The award is intended to inspire others and provide an example of continued innovation and positive contributions to society.

The awards ceremony was also attended by several prominent figures and senior state officials, including CT Corp Chairman Chairul Tanjung.

This year marked the ninth edition of the CNN Indonesia Awards. Previous ceremonies have been held in South Sulawesi, North Sumatra, West Java, Bali, South Sumatra, East Java, Central Java and Jakarta.