JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission VII DPR RI Chusnunia supports the government's firm steps to ban well-known technology companies, Apple sells products in Indonesia if the company from the United States does not show investment commitment in Indonesia.
"Don't just make Indonesia a market, but the investment is only in our neighbors," Chusnunia said in an official statement in Jakarta, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, January 14.
He emphasized that Apple's presence can contribute to the national economy by producing core and essential components in Indonesia, so as to be able to encourage economic growth, create jobs, strengthen Indonesia's position as one of the important players in the global supply chain.
However, he said, if Apple has not invested in producing essential components in Indonesia, then the iPhone 17, 18, 19, or 20 series, he firmly calls for the product not to be sold in Indonesia.
"Their companies must participate in Indonesia's economic growth, with local workers, local production, and production facilities here," he said.
His statement reflected pressure on multinational companies not only to take advantage of Indonesia's large markets but also to ensure a real contribution to national economic development.
Chusnunia added that this step is important to ensure economic justice and show that Indonesia has a strong bargaining position in international trade relations.
"We want mutually beneficial cooperation, not just transactional relationships that only benefit one party," he said.
This decisive step by the government is expected to be a catalyst for other global companies to invest more deeply in Indonesia, while increasing labor competitiveness and local industries.
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Previously, the Indonesian government encouraged Apple to use the first investment scheme or the construction of production/factories facilities.
As for 2023, Apple has taken the option of a third investment scheme, namely an innovation scheme by establishing an Apple Academy.
"Our consideration in encouraging Apple to take the option of a factory development scheme is to create jobs from these investments," said Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang in Jakarta, Monday, January 6.
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