JAKARTA: Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, acknowledged that Apple chief government officer Tim Cook gave a optimistic and welcome response to Indonesia’s request to build an Apple manufacturing factory in Indonesia, reported Antara.
He conveyed this as the end result of the assembly between Cook and President Joko Widodo, higher often known as Jokowi, on the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.
“At the assembly, the president requested Apple to improve Indonesia’s position in the worldwide provide chain, and Apple welcomed this,“ he famous on Wednesday.
In phrases of element manufacturing for Apple merchandise, solely two parts are produced in Indonesia, which is way from 72 parts manufactured by neighbouring nations, reminiscent of Vietnam, Budi identified.
Meanwhile, based mostly on the Industry Ministry’s knowledge in 2023, Indonesia imported US$2 billion price of Apple merchandise.
Reflecting on this, the Indonesian authorities has opened discussions for Apple to take into account investing in manufacturing in which merchandise usually are not just for home use however the individuals additionally function suppliers for the worldwide provide chain, Budi remarked.
“The authorities says that the (Indonesian) market is open, and plenty of Apple merchandise have entered our nation earlier than. For now, don’t simply import it. Apple merchandise should have added values for Indonesia,“ the minister emphasised.
In addition, the Indonesian authorities would put together additional conferences between ministries and establishments to encourage Apple manufacturing in Indonesia, he acknowledged.
During the assembly, Cook and Jokowi additionally mentioned the opportunity of offering incentives to Apple if it formally invests to build a factory in Indonesia.
Cook arrived on the Presidential Palace on Wednesday morning to meet with Jokowi to talk about the US expertise firm’s funding in Indonesia.
Cook stated his aspect is contemplating plans to build an Apple manufacturing factory in Indonesia.
When requested about his confidence in investing in Indonesia, Cook acknowledged that he believed Indonesia was a very good place to make investments.
“I feel funding capabilities in Indonesia are limitless. I feel there are various good locations to make investments, and we consider in this nation.”
