Telin and ITCO Niaga Announce Visionary Collaboration to Strengthen Indonesia Cable Express II (ICE II)

BALI, Indonesia,Sept. 1, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) and ITCO Niaga Sdn Bhd today officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the planning and development of the Indonesia Cable Express II (ICE II) subsea cable system, during the 10^thedition of Bali Annual Telkom International (BATIC) 2025.  

The ICE II system is designed as a state-of-the-art, high-capacity submarine cable network connectingSingaporeto Manado, with additional links to key Indonesian cities including Batam,Jakarta,Surabaya, Makassar, andBalikpapan. Notably, the cable will also extend to Tawau inSabah, Malaysia, with further domestic connections reaching Sandakan, Kudat, and Kota Kinabalu. 

This project represents a significant advancement inSoutheast Asia'sdigital infrastructure. By establishing a new eastward route through Manado—an alternative to the traditionally utilized South China Sea corridor—ICE II enhances the resilience of the region's telecommunications networks, mitigates congestion risks, and provides scalable capacity to support accelerating demands in cloud computing, digital services, and enterprise connectivity. 

Beyond enhancing connectivity, ICE II is expected to serve as a foundational enabler ofSoutheast Asia'sburgeoning digital economy. The cable will facilitate faster adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud platforms, and smart city applications. Furthermore, it is anticipated to attract substantial investment in data centers, digital services, and content delivery networks, thereby strengthening the overall regional digital ecosystem. 

ForEast Malaysia, the direct cable landing in Tawau, complemented by links to Sandakan, Kudat, and Kota Kinabalu, promises to significantly reinforceSabah'sdigital backbone. This expanded infrastructure is projected to stimulate investment opportunities, empower local enterprises with enhanced digital capabilities, and improve internet access for communities throughout the region. 

Azmal Yahya, Telin Chief of Product, commented,"Signing this MoU is a crucial milestone in our commitment to developing resilient and world-class digital infrastructure. ICE II will not only deepen connectivity betweenIndonesiaandSingaporebut also foster greater regional integration by extending connectivity toEast Malaysia. This initiative reaffirms Telin's dedication to advancingSoutheast Asia'sdigital ecosystem." 

MadamAnita Aqeela Hiong, Managing Director of ITCO Niaga Sdn Bhd, added,"Our collaboration with Telin on ICE II marks a strategic step towardMalaysia'sdigital transformation objectives, particularly forSabah. Enhanced connectivity will drive socio-economic growth, broaden digital inclusivity, and increase the region's competitiveness." 

About Telin

Founded in 2007, Telin is a leading global digital enabler delivering premium international carrier voice, data services, and tailored solutions for wholesale, enterprise, digital, and retail customers. Operating inIndonesia,Singapore,Hong Kong,Australia,Malaysia,Taiwan,the United States, Timor Leste, theUnited Arab Emirates, and Myanmar—with representatives in theUnited Kingdom,the Philippines,India,Vietnam, and Canada—Telin supports its customers through 10 global offices and 5 sales representative hubs.

Our infrastructure spans over 306,376 kilometers of submarine cable systems across 27 global networks, backed by 162 Points of Presence in 35 countries, and more than 19 Tier II to Tier IV data centers in strategic locations includingSingapore,Hong Kong, Timor Leste, andIndonesia.

Telin is dedicated to connecting possibilities and driving digital transformation worldwide.

For more information, visitwww.telin.net

About ITCO Niaga Sdn Bhd  

Established in 2013, ITCO is one of the leading design and build engineering companies with Green Technology Solution that provides engineering products and equipment for the telecommunication industries, utility companies such as sewerage treatment plant and electricity company. ITCO has a few Patented Cleantech Products such as ITCO Integrated Smart Pole (IISP) applied to develop off grid power solutions for critical applications. We are currently engaging with leading technology companies, industrial park, manufacturers, universities and municipalities. Our current ITCO Power Generator is installed inMalaysiawith 250 over telecommunication sites.

About ICE II 

The Indonesia Cable Express II (ICE II) subsea cable system is a next-generation high-capacity network connectingIndonesia,Singapore, andEast Malaysia. With its unique eastward route, ICE II will complement existing subsea systems, delivering diversified, resilient, and future-ready digital connectivity for the region. ICE II is part of the integrated ICE system that extends global reach toJapan, the US, theMiddle East,Europe, and Australasia. 

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