Tanggapan menperin terhadap proposal investasi Apple

Summary

The transcript discusses efforts to find solutions for Apple to resume its business activities in Indonesia. Key topics include the Indonesian regulation (Permen 29/2017), which outlines three investment approaches for tech companies, with a focus on fairness. The speaker highlights Apple's relatively low investment in Indonesia compared to other countries like Vietnam and discusses the necessity of meeting commitments and aligning with national regulations. A negotiation process with Apple is in progress, with a specific emphasis on Apple's investment and its impact on Indonesia's economy.

Takeaways

• 😀 The key focus is finding a solution for Apple to resume its business operations in Indonesia, which involves addressing regulatory issues.
• 😀 One of the primary regulations in question is Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika (PM Kominfo) No. 29/2017, which governs the operation of foreign technology companies in Indonesia.
• 😀 The PM Kominfo regulation mandates that technology products sold in Indonesia must meet a 35% local content requirement (TKDN).
• 😀 A proposal is in progress to increase the TKDN from 35% to a higher value, as some industry players have requested this change to ensure investment security.
• 😀 Three potential approaches are available for technology companies to comply with the regulations: investment in hardware (e.g., building a factory), investment in software, and a third option specific to accommodating Apple—investment in innovation.
• 😀 The third option, aimed at Apple, focuses on allowing them to legally sell their products in Indonesia by investing in innovation, which was introduced to facilitate Apple's entry into the market.
• 😀 The fairness of the regulatory approach is a key concern, with four criteria being assessed: Apple's investment in other countries, investment by other HKT manufacturers in Indonesia, the creation of added value and revenue for the country, and the job creation from these investments.
• 😀 Apple's investment in Vietnam is substantial (244 trillion IDR), but their market share there is only 1.5%. In contrast, their investment in Indonesia is much lower, even though their market share is significantly higher (2.5 million units).
• 😀 Despite meeting certain investment requirements in other countries, Apple's investment in Indonesia (1.4 trillion IDR) has not been sufficient to meet the fairness criteria set by the Indonesian authorities.
• 😀 Apple has not fulfilled its 2023 commitment to invest an additional $10 million. As a result, its certification in Indonesia remains pending, and ongoing negotiations aim to address both the 2023 shortfall and Apple's future investment proposal for 2024-2026.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the discussion in the transcript?

The main objective of the discussion is to find a solution that allows Apple to resume its business operations in Indonesia while adhering to local regulations. This involves addressing issues around compliance with the local content regulations (TKDN) and investment in the country.

What is the significance of Regulation No. 29 of 2017 in this context?

Regulation No. 29 of 2017 is central to the discussion as it outlines the requirements for foreign producers, including Apple, to operate legally in Indonesia. It sets the guidelines for local content (TKDN) requirements and provides three approaches for compliance: hardware investment, software investment, and innovation investment.

What are the three options for compliance with the regulations mentioned in the script?

The three compliance options mentioned are: 1) Investing in hardware by building a local factory, 2) Investing in software, and 3) Investing in innovation, which is a special provision designed to accommodate Apple’s operations in Indonesia.

Why is the third option, 'investment in innovation,' specifically introduced?

The third option, 'investment in innovation,' was introduced to accommodate Apple's business in Indonesia. This option allows Apple to comply with local regulations while continuing to sell its products legally in the country, even if it does not choose to invest in local manufacturing.

How does the Indonesian government assess the fairness of Apple’s investment proposal?

The fairness of Apple’s investment proposal is assessed based on four criteria: 1) The level of Apple’s investments in other countries, 2) The investments made by other producers in Indonesia, 3) The value added and state revenue from imports, and 4) The number of jobs created by companies that have already invested in Indonesia.

What discrepancy is highlighted regarding Apple’s investment in Vietnam compared to Indonesia?

The script highlights that Apple has made a significant investment in Vietnam, totaling 244 trillion IDR, which is in stark contrast to its much smaller investment in Indonesia, which is only around 1.4 trillion IDR. Despite the larger market share in Indonesia (2.5 million units), Apple’s lower investment in the country raises concerns about fairness.

What commitment does Apple need to fulfill regarding its investment in Indonesia?

Apple is required to fulfill a commitment to invest an additional 10 million USD by the end of 2023. Failure to meet this commitment has delayed the certification process for Apple to legally sell its products in Indonesia.

What will happen after the meeting described in the transcript?

After the meeting, a negotiation team will be sent to the United States to communicate with Apple. They will aim to discuss the outstanding investment commitment for 2023 and negotiate a new business proposal for 2024-2026.

How does the Indonesian government view Apple's current investment in the country?

The Indonesian government views Apple's current investment in the country as insufficient. Despite Apple’s market share in Indonesia, its investment does not meet the fairness criteria, and the government expects Apple to increase its investment to ensure compliance with local regulations.

What is the role of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) in this process?

Kominfo plays a key role in enforcing the regulations related to local content (TKDN) and facilitating discussions between foreign companies like Apple and the government. They are also involved in assessing proposals and determining whether companies meet the fairness criteria for market access.