Jakarta. The Indonesian government has warned that Apple’s iPhone 16 may not be allowed into the Indonesian market unless the company fulfills its investment commitments and renews its local content certification (TKDN).

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated on Tuesday that Apple had previously secured the TKDN certification, allowing its products to be sold in Indonesia. However, the certification has since expired and must be renewed. "The extension of the TKDN certification is still pending, awaiting further investment realization from Apple," Agus said, as reported by Antara news agency.

Apple's current investment in Indonesia stands at Rp 1.48 trillion ($94.62 million), which is relatively small compared to the volume of its products sold domestically. The company has committed to increasing its investment by an additional Rp 240 billion, according to Agus.

If Apple fulfills this investment commitment, the government will allow the latest iPhone, which was officially launched on September 20, 2024, along with other new Apple products, to enter the Indonesian market. "This is all based on fairness for investors who have shown strong commitment to investing in Indonesia," Agus added.

Under the Ministry of Industry's Regulation No. 29 of 2017, which outlines the conditions and procedures for calculating the local content value for electronic devices, Apple can meet the TKDN requirement through three schemes: local manufacturing, local application development, or local innovation development. Apple has opted for the innovation development scheme.

As part of its commitment to local innovation, Apple has already established three Apple Academies in Tangerang, Sidoarjo, and Batam. During Apple CEO Tim Cook's visit to Indonesia in April 2024, the company announced plans to open a fourth Apple Academy in Bali.

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