Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indonesia’s government, through the Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, has urged the American company Apple to increase its investment commitment to a minimum of US$1 billion (approximately Rp15.93 trillion). The government expects this to materialize within the week.
“I have already engaged in discussions with them regarding this matter as an initial phase. I requested that they provide a formal written statement concerning the matter. I anticipate to secure this investment commitment within a week, which I will subsequently present to the Minister of Industry,” he stated.
Rosan highlighted that Apple’s investment in Indonesia has been relatively modest. The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is collaborating with the Ministry of Industry to encourage Apple to significantly increase its investment, particularly in developing a global supply chain and enhancing the domestic content level (TKDN) to at minimum 40%.
In addition to increasing investment, Indonesia will urge Apple’s global supply chain to relocate within its borders. This initiative is anticipated to create opportunities for other corporate suppliers to invest, strengthening the nation’s digital ecosystem.
Previously, the U.S.-based tech company had pledged only $10 million to establish a production facility for components and accessories in Bandung, West Java. Furthermore, Apple has proposed increasing its investment by US$100 million over two years. This enhanced investment offer is expected to encourage the Indonesian government to lift the ban on selling the iPhone 16 in the country, which remains an issue today.
