Elon Musk launches Starlink internet for the healthcare sector in Indonesia

Billionaire Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, together with Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin on Sunday launched an innovative SpaceX satellite internet service called Starlink, specifically targeted at the country's healthcare sector. . The initiative aims to improve internet access in remote parts of the extensive Indonesian archipelago.

Elon Musk arrived on the tourist island of Bali by private jet and attended the launch ceremony at a community health center in the provincial capital, Denpasar. During the event, Musk, wearing a green batik shirt, expressed his excitement about Starlink's potential to transform connectivity in the country. Elon Musk expressed great enthusiasm about the possibility of bringing connectivity to places that currently have low connectivity, highlighting that access to the internet allows people to learn anything.

Indonesia, with its more than 270 million inhabitants spread across a vast archipelago that spans three different time zones, faces significant challenges in terms of communications infrastructure.

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_{Musk highlighted the importance of the internet for learning and economic development in these regions (Photo: reproduction/Disclosure/Getty Images Embed/John Keeble)}

Starlink and benefits

The introduction of the Starlink service promises to mitigate these difficulties by providing internet access in areas that were previously disconnected. On Sunday, the Starlink service was rolled out to three health centers in Indonesia, two of them located in Bali and one on the remote island of Aru in Maluku.

A video presentation during the launch highlighted how high internet speeds can facilitate real-time data entry, improving the ability to address critical health issues such as stunting and malnutrition.

Musk's globalism

Asked about possible investments in Indonesia's electric vehicle industry, Musk indicated his immediate focus is on Starlink. Musk said that for now, the priority is to ensure that Starlink provides the connectivity benefits needed in these regions.

The launch of Starlink in Indonesia represents a significant step in Musk's mission to provide high-speed internet to remote and underdeveloped communities around the world.

This partnership with the Indonesian government underlines both parties' commitment to using advanced technology to improve the quality of life and healthcare services in the country's neediest regions.

Featured Photo: Elon Musk together with representatives of the Indonesian government (Reproduction/Disclosure/Firdia Lisnawati/AP)