KEEROM - The Papua Provincial Government has started the construction of Videotron in Keerom Regency in the 2024 work program. Keerom is the first of three targeted districts, namely Supiori and Waropen.

The construction of Videotron was marked by the laying of the first stone by the Regent of Keerom together with the Acting Assistant Secretary of Papua for Economic Affairs and People's Welfare, Suzana Wanggai representing the Acting Governor of Papua, in Arso, Keerom, Friday (26/4/2024).

The agenda, coupled with the provision of internet access and the launching of electronic signatures, was attended by Keerom Regent, Piter Gusbager, Coordination Forum for Regional Leaders and Head of the Papua Communication and Informatics Agency Jeri A. Yudianto.

"For outdoor media, the Papua Provincial Government has built many Videotron boards spread across several regencies/cities since 2013-2023."

"In 2024, providing Videotron in Supiori, Waropen and Keerom regencies, which together we will lay the first stone of its construction. With the hope, this development can run smoothly and on time so that it can be used to disseminate development information and government at the central, provincial and Keerom," explained Suzana when reading the remarks of the Acting Governor of Papua.

Still in the Governor's remarks by Suzana, the Papua Provincial Government is very serious and concerned about encouraging digital transformation throughout Papua. The 2023 Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) survey results stated that interconnected network penetration on the island of Papua touched 63.15 percent, while specifically in Papua itself was at 75.89 percent.

Meanwhile, the Papua Provincial Government this year also through the Communication and Informatics Office provides internet access through VSAT to as many as 32 locations spread across eight districts. Especially in Keerom Regency, there are 4 locations including schools, Public Health Center and other public facilities.

"For the use of electronic certificates in the e-Office application to support the performance of government administration and thankfully, on this occasion will also be launched as a step forward, especially in supporting the electronic-based government system (SPBE) in Keerom Regency," said the Acting Governor.

On the same occasion, Keerom Regent, Piter Gusbager appreciated the attention of the Papua Provincial Government. He said the agenda was a historical momentum and a stepping stone for the local district towards modern society.

"Because now information and technology have become a daily menu and part of our lives from morning to night. Even information media and technology have controlled human life by providing great benefits."

"But on the one hand there is a bad influence on human life, so we must really take advantage of this development well and wisely for the survival of the people in Keerom Regency," he hoped. ***