South Tangerang Mosque Youth to Receive Free Training in Coding and AI
The Communications and Informatics Office (Diskominfo) of the South Tangerandal Government has partnered with the Gerakan Pejuang Shubuh (GPS) Tangsel to launch the GPS Digital Academy & Innovation Center. This programme is designed as a platform for free technology training for mosque youths to expand an inclusive smart city ecosystem directly from the grassroots level.
Within the academy programme, participants will be equipped with various cutting-edge digital skills, ranging from digital content creation and programming classes (coding) to an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the utilisation of coworking spaces.
The Head of Diskominfo South Tangerang, TB Asep Nurdin, emphasised that the local government is fully committed to facilitating the necessary network infrastructure to support the smooth execution of the entire end-to-end learning process.
“Fast internet access and technical support will be ensured to flow to the central training points so that coding classes and AI introduction materials can run without technical obstacles. For us at Diskominfo, the mosque is a very strategic social node,” said Asep on Thursday (25/6/2026).
In response to the high enthusiasm for registrations via digital channels, Diskominfo is encouraging the curriculum to have clear Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that align with current digital industry needs.
The local government hopes that the output of this training will not merely remain ceremonial. Digital content creator graduates are expected to be able to produce positive public narratives, while coding and AI class participants are expected to contribute to solving local problems within their environments.
The Chairman of GPS Tangsel, Ustaz Muhammad Sartono, added that this transformation aims to restore the function of the mosque as a centre for civilisation and modern human resource development.
“The mosque is not just a centre for worship. Through this programme, we want to present a generation of mosque-goers who are tech-savvy, productive, and capable of providing broader benefits to society,” said Sartono.
Long-term Targets and Integration of Public Services
Diskominfo Tangsel is also opening long-term opportunities for the best graduates of this community academy. They will be directed to participate in developing innovative ideas that can be synergised directly with various public service applications owned by the South Tangerang City Government to reduce the digital divide.
Regarding the grand launch targeted to take place within the next two weeks, Diskominfo has signalled a positive plan for the presence of the Mayor of South Tangerang, Benyamin Davnie, to officially inaugurate the programme.
“Through this partnership, the South Tangerang City Government hopes that the GPS Digital Academy & Innovation Center can serve as a pilot project that can be replicated by other community groups. Digital transformation in South Tangerang is now being directed to be more grounded, moving from the mosque towards more intelligent city integration,” concluded Asep.