The Indonesian Quarantine Agency, Barantin, has guaranteed the security of data related to Indonesia's non-oil and gas export commodities, despite the ongoing migration to a digital service system called Best Trust (Barantin Electronic System for Transaction and Utility Service Technology). At a press conference in Jakarta, Ichwandi, Head of Barantin's Data and Information Systems Center (PDSI), stated that the Best Trust system underwent rigorous testing against potential data breaches before its official national rollout. These tests, conducted by Barantin’s PDSI team along with the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) and other cyber authorities, lasted over 60 days, ensuring data security. Importantly, Barantin did not involve any external parties, safeguarding the confidentiality of Indonesia's leading export commodities, including rubber, palm oil, shrimp, cocoa, and coffee.
According to the Ministry of Trade, these commodities contributed USD 69.96 billion, accounting for 34.76% of Indonesia's non-oil and gas exports from January to October 2023. The implementation of Best Trust marks the first step in automating quarantine operations, including enforcement and quarantine actions. The system is expected to be fully operational for export-import activities across Indonesia's ports and airports by October 2024. Additionally, Barantin has extended its outreach to businesses in countries like Singapore and Australia, aiming to facilitate administrative processes related to quarantine, customs, and the issuance of health certificates for animals, fish, and plants involved in export-import activities. The integrated system is anticipated to enhance administrative efficiency and speed.
