Indonesia

13 Oct

Apple’s investment is insufficient, Indonesia doesn’t allow iPhone 16 sales

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Indonesian users are unable to purchase the iPhone 16 because the country requires Apple to increase its investment to qualify. As of October 12, the iPhone 16 has not appeared on the website of the TKDN (Domestic Component Level) certification of Indonesia's Ministry of Industry, meaning the product has not been cleared for sale in this market. TKDN is a requirement regarding the localization ratio in Indonesia, where products sold must have a certain percentage of domestic components. For electronic products like smartphones, this rate is at least 35%. 'iPhone 16 is still not able to enter the Indonesian market…

19 May

Starlink Beams Down on Indonesia: Musk and Health Minister Partner to Boost Healthcare Connectivity

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In a promising development for Indonesia's healthcare sector, Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin recently launched SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and improve access to vital healthcare resources in remote areas of the sprawling archipelago nation. Tech billionaire Elon Musk (L) speaks during a ceremony held to inaugurate satellite unit Starlink. Photo: AFP Starlink's Promise for Underserved Regions Starlink's low-earth orbit satellite constellation offers high-speed, low-latency internet access, even in geographically challenging locations. This technology bypasses the need for traditional ground infrastructure, making it ideal for connecting remote areas…