Jakarta, INTI - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) has opened public consultation on a Draft Ministerial Regulation (RMR) concerning the Smart City Approach, which is intended to serve as a strategic guideline for local governments in managing urban areas in a sustainable manner.
The draft regulation was prepared as a follow-up to the mandate of Article 64 paragraph (2) of Government Regulation No. 59 of 2022 on Urban Affairs, which grants Kemkominfo the authority to establish regulations related to smart city approaches based on the Indonesian National Standard (SNI).
“Article 64 paragraph (2) of Government Regulation No. 59 of 2022 on Urban Affairs mandates the Ministry of Communication and Informatics to stipulate a Ministerial Regulation on the smart city approach that refers to the Indonesian National Standard (SNI),” Kemkomdigi stated in its official release.
Driving Regional Innovation Through Technology and Collaboration
The drafting of the Ministerial Regulation (RPM) is intended to serve as a reference for local governments in developing Smart Cities through the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as well as other technological innovations.
This initiative is expected to improve people’s quality of life, strengthen digital government governance (smart government), and foster sustainable multi-stakeholder collaboration.
The RPM also defines Smart City indicators as benchmarks for policy implementation, while encouraging local governments to enhance their capacity in responding to urban challenges.
In terms of structure, the Smart City Approach RPM is organized into eight chapters. These cover general provisions; key aspects of the Smart City approach, including bureaucratic governance, the economy, urban living, society, the environment, and mobility; Smart City standards encompassing indicator evaluation, the establishment of task forces, regional implementation teams, and Smart City Forums; assessment of standard compliance through regular monitoring and evaluation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, and relevant ministries or agencies; cooperation and partnerships involving local governments, communities, legal entities, and foreign governments; guidance and supervision by the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs and governors at the regional level; transitional provisions related to the timeframe for meeting standards; and closing provisions on the enforcement of the regulation after its promulgation.
Kemkomdigi has opened this draft regulation for public participation, allowing the public to submit feedback until 5 February 2026.
Conclusion
The public consultation on the Smart City Approach Ministerial Regulation marks an important step in shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and technology-driven urban development framework in Indonesia. By emphasizing ICT utilization, clear standards, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, the regulation aims to help local governments improve public services, strengthen digital governance, and respond more effectively to urban challenges. Open public participation until early February 2026 also reflects the government’s commitment to transparency and collaborative policymaking, ensuring that the Smart City framework delivers real and equitable benefits for communities across the country.
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