The ongoing iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia won’t be ending just yet. According to Reuters, the Indonesian government has told Apple that it must establish a manufacturing hub for iPhone components within the country to lift the ban. Despite Apple’s $1 billion investment and recent agreement to set up a facility for AirTag trackers on Batam Island, local authorities remain firm in their stance.
The issue stems from Indonesia’s Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification law, which requires foreign companies to include 40% local content. To meet these requirements, Apple will need to manufacture phone components, develop software, or create R&D centers locally. Apple is now in negotiations to resolve this ongoing challenge.
