Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia during Launching of 5G Mining Technology, at Tera Shop, Tembagapura District, Mimika Regency, Papua Province, September 1, 2022

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

This is indeed a large mine site. The copper mine is one of the biggest sites in the world. I am pleased we are using the 5G underground mining technology now. We hope this will make everything more efficient and productive. This is the first 5G underground mining technology in Southeast Asia.

Journalist
Mr. Jokowi, is there any target to improve the country’s mining productivity?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Well, we have talked a lot with stakeholders regarding the targets. However, I will discuss it with the Ministers once the plan is completed.

Journalist
Another thing, Sir. What is the certainty of fuel prices?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Fuel prices are still in the process of being carefully calculated. The prices need to be well-calculated, okay.

(RIF/EP)