Jakarta, April 30 -- The Indonesian government is preparing a master plan to ensure a more equitable distribution of data centers across Indonesia, including in eastern regions.

Director General of Digital Infrastructure at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs Wayan Toni Supriyanto said the plan aims to expand data center development beyond western Indonesia.

"We are preparing a master plan for private data centers to ensure they are developed not only in the western region but also in the eastern regions," he said on Wednesday.

According to market research firm Mordor Intelligence, Indonesia's data center industry is projected to grow to US$1.83 billion by 2026 and generate revenues of up to US$3.48 billion by 2031.

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