The Indonesian government has requested a larger investment from Apple than the $100 million recently proposed before considering lifting a ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, government officials said on Thursday. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita held internal meetings to discuss Apple’s offer, but a ministry official reportedly said the government was expecting a more significant commitment from the company.

Febry Hendry Antoni Arif: “From the government’s perspective, of course, we want these investments to be larger.” he said. News from Antara. The government specifically wants Apple components to be sourced from domestic suppliers, arguing that this would create a “multiplier effect” for local employment.

Apple’s current offer of $100 million is a significant increase from the initial offer of $10 million earlier this month, and includes plans from research centers and developer academies in Bali and Jakarta covering a two-year period. The proposal also outlines plans to manufacture AirPods Max’s network components in Bandung from July 2025.

Ongoing talks take place after Indonesia’s ban
An application was made on October 28 for the sale of the iPhone 16, which was introduced after the authorities determined that Apple could not meet the 40% local content requirement in smartphones. The government also claims that Apple has only invested $95 million through its developer academies, falling short of a previously promised commitment of $109.6 million.