What if we told you that the latest and greatest iPhone 16 models have been banned in Indonesia for almost a month now—and will remain so for the foreseeable future—as the country has rejected Apple's offer to lift the ban?
The ban exists due to non-compliance with local investment requirements. Apple has attempted to address this by proposing a $100 million investment, but the government of Indonesia has rejected the offer, which amounts to IDR 1.5 trillion.
But why the rejection? And what exactly does Indonesia want? Let us explain. Also Read: Infosys Employee Bonus: How much salary the best IT workers will get this month Firstly, Indonesia has rejected Apple's $100 million offer on the grounds that it isn't fair.
In the government's eyes, based on a report by Social Expat, the Ministry of Industry, after assessing Apple's investment offer, found it did not fulfill the “aspects of justice.”“For technocratic assessment, the ministry of Industry considers that the proposal submitted by Apple has not fulfilled the four aspects of Justice,” the Ministry of Industry said.The Indonesian government's stance is clear: Apple must increase its investment beyond $100 million.
Until then, the iPhone 16 series will remain banned from being sold in the country.Another requirement from the Indonesian government involves Apple setting up a production facility in Indonesia.