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Facebook Indonesia Office (detikcom)

Facebook, social media that much-loved Indonesian people officially opened an office in Jakarta. As one of the countries with the largest Facebook users in the world, of course the opening of office in Jakarta is the right decision by Mark Zuckerberg. The opening of the office is a conformation of Facebook commitment that is subject to the rules of the Government of Indonesia.

The announcement of Facebook office in Indonesia is known after meeting with the Ministry of Communications and Informatics early this August. Country Director of Facebook Indonesia Sri Widowati, said the existence of this Facebook office is a conformation of their commitment to Indonesia.

"It shows a commitment to what we have done in Indonesia, trying to support the communities that are in us, as well as facebook users," said the woman who is familiarly called Wido in the opening speech of the new office Facebook.

The location of the Facebook office is located in the Four Season area, precisely at the 49th floor Capital Place building, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta. Half the 49th floor is controlled by Facebook. Nuance startup with the color of Indonesian culture immediately felt when first entered this office.

Indonesian impression is reflected in various ornaments, such as a collection of paper in the form of archipelago writing and animals hanging in front of the receptionist. Then the mural is drawn on the walls of the office to batik motifs.

The introduction of his office in August was deliberately chosen because in accordance with the celebration of Indonesia's 72nd independence. "This is a special week for Indonesia, we see that Indonesia is an important market, so we open an office that also celebrates the 72nd anniversary of independence," he said.

Facebook presence in Indonesia actually happened several years ago. In fact, many important events in Indonesia are finally getting the attention of the government due to uploading Facebook users. More than that, Facebook has also helped many traders in Indonesia to market products or services offered.