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Elon Musk and Joko Widodo Launch Starlink Internet Service in Indonesia

May 19, 2024, 03:58 AM

Elon Musk has arrived in Bali, Indonesia, to launch SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service. The launch aims to enhance connectivity across the vast archipelago, especially in remote areas where internet access is limited. Starlink has already been installed at 10 strategic points within the central government core area of Indonesia's capital city. Musk's visit includes discussions with Chief Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi, who is urging Musk to build a network operations center for Starlink in the country. The launch is expected to provide millions of people living in Indonesia's remote islands with internet connectivity. Additionally, Musk and President Joko Widodo will inaugurate Starlink at a community health centre.