Apple Must Invest in Factory to Sell iPhone 16 in Indonesia

Apple’s iPhone 16 Faces Delay in Indonesia Due⁤ to Local Content Requirements

jakarta – Tech giant Apple is facing a roadblock in bringing its latest iPhone 16 to Indonesian consumers. The delay stems from the company’s inability to meet Indonesia’s domestic component requirements, known as Tingkat Komponen Dalam⁤ Negeri (TKDN).

“Apple has ⁤yet to provide a commitment, so we cannot grant⁤ the required 35% certification,” Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita ‍stated⁢ during the CNBC Indonesia Awards 2024 in Jakarta. “As a outcome, we cannot issue a sales permit for the iPhone 16 in Indonesia.”

Kartasasmita emphasized that his ministry is actively working with the Ministry of Investment and Hilirisasi/Head of ⁣BKPM, Rosan Roeslani, to ⁢facilitate Apple’s investment in Indonesia. The minister stressed that this investment must take the form of a production facility or factory.

“We are currently collaborating with Mr. Rosan from the Ministry of Investment. We⁤ have initiated negotiations, and ⁤we want Apple to bring its investment to Indonesia as soon as possible,” Kartasasmita explained. “This investment must be in the form of a production facility or factory.”

Earlier, kartasasmita had indicated that Apple was⁣ planning ‍to establish a manufacturing plant in Indonesia, aligning with ‍the Indonesian government’s push for local production.

“iPhone will likely adopt the first scheme, which ⁤is investing in a ⁢production facility or factory in Indonesia,” Kartasasmita said in Surabaya.According to Kartasasmita,Apple‍ has already engaged in preliminary discussions with the ⁣Ministry of Investment and hilirisasi/BKPM regarding the potential investment. The estimated investment value is a substantial US$1 billion, equivalent to approximately Rp 15.8⁤ trillion.”They have already initiated talks with the Ministry of Investment, and the investment figure they mentioned is around US$1 billion. I’m not sure about the⁣ current ⁤exchange rate,” he added.

Kartasasmita revealed that he has been in‍ frequent dialogue with the Minister ⁣of investment, discussing the ⁢best framework for Apple to ⁢realize its ⁤verbally committed US$1 billion investment.

Apple’s iPhone 16 Launch Delayed in indonesia ⁤Over Local Content Rules

Jakarta ⁢- Apple’s highly anticipated⁤ iPhone 16 launch in Indonesia is facing a significant ⁣delay due to the tech giant’s failure to meet the country’s stringent domestic component⁣ requirements.

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang ⁢Kartasasmita announced that the required 35% Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri⁢ (TKDN) certification⁣ has not been granted to Apple.⁤ This certification⁢ ensures a ⁣specific percentage of a product’s components are sourced locally.

“Apple has yet to provide a commitment, so we cannot ‍grant the required 35% certification,” Kartasasmita stated during the CNBC indonesia ‍Awards 2024.”As ⁢a result, ⁣we ⁣cannot issue a sales permit for the iPhone 16 in Indonesia.”

Kartasasmita emphasized that the Indonesian government⁢ is actively⁤ collaborating with the Ministry of Investment and Hilirisasi/Head of BKPM, Rosan Roeslani, to attract Apple’s investment in the country. He stressed that this investment ⁣must involve the⁢ establishment of a production facility or factory in Indonesia.

“We are currently collaborating with Mr. Rosan from the Ministry of Investment. We have ⁣initiated negotiations, and we want Apple to bring its investment‍ to Indonesia as soon as possible,” Kartasasmita explained. “This investment must be in the form of a production facility or factory.”

Earlier,Kartasasmita⁤ indicated that Apple was planning to build a manufacturing plant in Indonesia as part of the government’s push for increased local production.

He revealed that Apple has already begun preliminary discussions with the Ministry of Investment and ‍Hilirisasi/ BKPM regarding the potential investment, estimated at a substantial US$1 billion, or approximately Rp 15.8 trillion.

“They have already initiated talks with the⁤ Ministry‍ of Investment, and the investment figure they mentioned is around US$1 billion.I’m⁢ not sure about⁣ the current exchange rate,” Kartasasmita added.

kartasasmita disclosed that he has been in constant communication with the Minister‍ of Investment, working⁤ on⁢ the best framework for ‍Apple to realize its verbally committed US$1 billion investment.