TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry, Febri Hendri Antoni Arif, reveals that Apple's management has requested an audience with the Minister of Industry, Agung Gumiwang Kasrtasasmita, to discuss the ban on the iPhone 16 series in Indonesian markets. 

"They have contacted the minister through a letter and requested a meeting," said Febri on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Responding to the letter, Febri said the ministry wants Apple to keep their side of the bargain and “do something concrete” about the previously agreed domestic component levels (TKDN) deal. 

Febri, however, is unsure when such a meeting will take place. “I have no idea, as I have yet to see the letter,” said Febri. 

Febri explains that Apple had initially agreed to fulfill the requirements to obtain 40 percent TKDN value by leveraging the innovation development scheme by establishing Apple Academy in several Indonesian regions.

Previously, Minister Agung Gumiwang unveiled the investment-related obstacle hindering the entry of the iPhone 16 mobile phone into the Indonesian market. He disclosed that Apple, the iPhone manufacturer, has yet to fulfill its investment commitment by a margin of Rp235 billion, thereby impeding the certification of the product's TKDN.

Apple had previously secured TKDN certification, but its validity has expired. Agus claimed that the process of renewing the TKDN certificate is contingent upon Apple's realization of additional investments.

“Because Apple's investment realization has only reached Rp1.48 trillion, falling short of its total commitment of Rp1.71 trillion,” Agus said during the National P3DN Team Meeting and the P3DN Team Communication Forum at Kempinski Grand Ballroom Jakarta on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

He asserted that upon full realization of the investment commitment, Apple would be eligible for a 40 percent TKDN value, enabling the entry of the iPhone 16 and other Apple products using mobile networks into the Indonesian market.

Riri Rahayu contributed to the writing of this article.

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