Indonesia has issued local content certificates for 20 Apple products, including iPhone 16. Despite this, Apple still requires further permits from two ministries to sell its devices in the country. This follows Apple’s $300 million investment in Indonesia for component manufacturing and research facilities.
Indonesia has granted local content certificates for 20 Apple products, including the iPhone 16, as stated by an industry ministry representative. However, Apple must still obtain additional permits from other ministries to proceed with sales. This action follows Apple’s announcement last month of over $300 million in investments in Indonesia, focusing on component manufacturing and a research and development center.
Last year, Indonesia halted the sales of the iPhone 16 due to Apple’s non-compliance with local component requirements. The ministry confirmed that Apple received certificates for 11 cellphone models and 9 tablet models, signifying compliance with local standards. Nevertheless, Apple still requires necessary approvals from the communications and digital ministry as well as the trade ministry.
The communications ministry spokesperson, Febri Hendri Antoni Arief, mentioned the complexity of negotiations with Apple, labeling them “tricky.” Moreover, data from Canalyst revealed that Apple ranked outside the top five smartphone brands in Indonesia during the third quarter of the previous year. Obtaining the required permits is essential for Apple to re-establish its market presence effectively.
In summary, although Apple has received local content certificates for several products in Indonesia, it faces hurdles in obtaining necessary permits from additional ministries for product sales. This development follows significant investments made by the company in the region and highlights the ongoing challenges in complying with local regulations. The outcome of these negotiations will be critical for Apple’s re-entry into the Indonesian market.
Original Source: en.tempo.co
