Apple iPhone 16: Why is it off-limits in Indonesia? Here’s what you need to know about the new ban

Indonesia has officially banned Apple’s iPhone 16, restricting its sale and operation within the country over the company’s unfulfilled investment promises. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita declared on Tuesday that any iPhone 16 operating within Indonesia’s borders is “illegal.” He further urged consumers against purchasing the device from abroad, stating, “If there is an iPhone 16 that can operate in Indonesia, that means that I can say, the device is illegal. Do report it to us.”