Indonesia switches on DAB+ digital radio

PRESS RELEASE:

Public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) has launched DAB+ digital radio in Jakarta.

Director General of Communications and Public Information of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Ms Niken Widiastuti announced the launch in Jakarta.

The Indonesian radio industry and regulator have worked together to move Indonesian radio onto the digital platform.

Commercial Radio Australia chief executive officer and WorldDAB Asia Pacific Chair, Ms Joan Warner congratulated RRI on the launch.

“Congratulations to Indonesia on being the first major market in the Asia Pacific to launch its permanent DAB+ services. The adoption of the digital radio platform will allow broadcasters to multichannel and provide more content and interaction for listeners in a cost effective and environmentally efficient way. We hope to see other countries in the region making similar announcements soon.”