Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Industry plans to establish a national team comprising government institutions and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to coordinate efforts to support data center development.

"Data centers are important for industries; they serve as catalysts for economic growth," Deputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He explained that the proposed team was needed in response to feedback from ministries, government agencies, and state-owned enterprises that data center development requires substantial electricity and water supplies.

Riza said the team was expected to help stakeholders coordinate efforts to meet data centers' energy needs without compromising supplies f...