Apple "pours" $10 million into Indonesia, hoping the country will lift the iPhone 16 ban.
After the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 were officially banned from sale in Indonesia due to failing to meet local sourcing regulations, Apple has proposed investing $10 million in a new factory in Bandung city.
Apple rushes to "pump" money into Indonesia after iPhone 16 ban.
Apple rushes to "pump" money into Indonesia after iPhone 16 ban.
Bloomberg reported that the US tech giant is looking to circumvent the ban by partnering with local supplier Yageo Corporation to build a facility to produce accessories and components for Apple devices.
The move is seen as Apple's attempt to meet the 40% local content requirement to be allowed to do business in Indonesia.
Previously, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry banned the sale of the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch 10 due to Apple's failure to comply with this regulation.
Apple is not the onl case facing difficulties in the Indonesian market.
Google was also banned from selling the Pixel 9 series for the same reason.
Apple has submitted its investment proposal to the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and is awaiting approval.
If approved, this will be an important step to help Apple continue to maintain its position in this potential market.
The iPhone 16 is facing a possible ban in Indonesia, with ministers insisting that Apple must renew its localization certification and make further investments in Indonesia before it can sell its latest phone in the local market.
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According to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasamita, the iPhone 16 will not be sold in Indonesia unless Apple meets certain conditions.
These conditions include maintaining its investment commitment and renewing its TKDN (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri - local content) certification.
Agus said the renewal of the TKDN certification is still pending, depending on Apple making further investments.
iPhone 16 will not be sold in Indonesia unless Apple meets certain conditions.
iPhone 16 will not be sold in Indonesia unless Apple meets certain conditions.
Previously, Apple received the TKDN certification, which required at least 40% domestic components in products. However, that certification has expired and Apple needs to renew it through local manufacturing, app development, and innovation programs.
In addition, Mr. Agus also said that Apple has not reached the investment commitment level as promised. The company has invested 1.48 trillion rupiah (about 94.53 million USD), lower than the 1.71 trillion rupiah (about 109.6 million USD) it previously committed.
