Jakarta, INTI - The Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, revealed that the Government Technology (GovTech) system currently being developed by the government has reached 80 percent connectivity. Through this system, data from eight ministries and national agencies is now successfully integrated into a single artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform.
According to Luhut, the data integration, which began on June 1, 2026, is a significant milestone because data across ministries and agencies can be connected in a single system.
"Government Technology is now 80 percent connected, and for the first time since the independence of this republic, data from eight ministries and agencies has been integrated into one system. The data was unified based on AI," said Luhut.
He explained that all the connected data is now being cleaned and validated using AI technology. According to him, the use of this technology will accelerate various administrative processes and public services.
Luhut gave the example of the use of facial recognition technology, which can help resolve data objections quickly.
"Yesterday, we gave an example at the House of Representatives (DPR) when we were called in, how facial recognition can immediately resolve objections. Within one minute," he said.
He said GovTech will be a key instrument in Indonesia’s administration because all government data will be collected in one integrated system. He explained that the system will also be connected to the National Single Window, which is under the coordination of the Ministry of Finance. This integration is expected to strengthen national economic and fiscal data management.
Integrated Data to Reach MSME Players
He believes GovTech also has the potential to expand the tax base through better data collection for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). With integrated data, the government can reach approximately 64 million MSMEs spread across various regions.
He estimates that this step could gradually increase Indonesia's tax ratio, which currently hovers around 9 percent, to 12 to 13 percent. He added that increased state revenue will provide the government with greater room to implement various economic policies.
"There's an opportunity for us to lower taxes in the future, and there's also an opportunity to create jobs because of the comprehensiveness of GovTech data," Luhut said.
Conclusion
DEN Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan stated that the government's GovTech system has achieved 80% connectivity and successfully integrated data from eight ministries and institutions into a single AI-based platform. This system is used to validate data, improve public services, and strengthen economic and fiscal data management. Luhut assessed that GovTech can also expand the tax base for MSMEs, increase Indonesia's tax ratio from around 9% to 12–13% in the long term, and encourage increased state revenue and job creation.
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