Forestry Minister accelerates digital services for national parks via new application
The Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, is pushing for the acceleration of digital services in national parks through a new application titled ‘Ayo ke Taman Nasional’. Speaking in Jakarta on Thursday, the Minister stated that this digital transformation is intended to make it easier for the public to access information and visit national parks across Indonesia.
‘This is a platform that we hope will make it easier for the public to purchase tickets and find information more quickly. Digital transformation is one of our goals, which is now approximately 93 per cent complete, and is strengthened by the presence of this application,’ said Raja Antoni.
Through the ‘Ayo ke Taman Nasional’ app, users can purchase entry tickets, obtain destination information, and access various services within a single integrated platform. The Minister noted that Indonesia possesses 57 national parks and 143 nature tourism parks, with annual visitor trends continuing to rise.
He emphasised that the Ministry of Forestry holds the responsibility to ensure that conservation areas visited by the public provide a safe and comfortable experience. ‘As Minister of Forestry, I have a moral responsibility to ensure that the national parks and nature tourism parks visited by the public are safe, comfortable, and provide a good experience for all visitors,’ he added.
Furthermore, Raja Antoni highlighted the importance of digital transformation in park management. He revealed that when he first assumed office, the ticketing system in several conservation areas was still manual, using a paper stub system. ‘One and a half years ago when I entered the Ministry of Forestry, the ticketing system was still based on paper stubs. I felt this was ineffective, inefficient, and lacked transparency and accountability,’ he remarked.
Consequently, the Minister continues to drive the acceleration of service digitalisation, with 93 per cent of national parks now utilising electronic ticketing. The Ministry of Forestry is also working to overcome infrastructure challenges in remote areas through technology. ‘Currently, 93 per cent of our national parks have implemented e-ticketing. Some locations still face internet and electricity constraints, but we are seeking the most efficient technologies, including the use of solar panels, so that even in the most remote areas, we can offer better e-ticketing services,’ the Minister concluded.