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Investor Daily - Apple tertarik investasi smart city di IKN
19 April 2024
Jakarta, ID – Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi revealed that Apple, the information and communication technology giant from the United States of America (USA), has enthusiastically responded to the invitation to invest in the development of the smart city of Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan.
The response was made by Apple CEO Tim Cook when he visited and met with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday (17/4/2024).
According to Budi Arie, during the meeting, the President offered an opportunity to invest in the development of the smart city of IKN to encourage the manufacturing of Apple’s various telecommunications devices in Indonesia, including the iPhone.
“The President stated to Apple how it can participate in the development of the smart city of IKN,” Budi Arie stated.
According to the Communication and Informatics Minister, Apple is optimistic about investing in Indonesia as it sees a large market opportunity with the continuous development of IKN, which is promising for business development.
“Later, there will be more detailed talks. The Communication and Informatics Ministry will fully support and supervise the standardisation of its telecommunications devices,” he added.
Budi Arie continued that, during the discussion with President Jokowi at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, Apple’s CEO reckoned that Indonesia was a country with significant development potential due to its diverse cultures and large population.
Therefore, Tim Cook ensures that Apple will be present in Indonesia. Not only by providing quality products, but also by participating in the development of human resources.
Hence, Apple has established four Apple Developer Academies in Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, and Batam. Besides that, the company will also continue to flood the Indonesian market with its products, including the iPhone, Macs, iPad, Apple Watch, and more.
Regarding the development of the smart city of IKN that is designed to be a city with the best smart city system and governance, Budi Arie mentioned that Tim Cook was enthusiastic about being involved in the development.
“Tim Cook was ecstatic about visiting Indonesia. He sees Indonesia’s extraordinary potential and diversity. Therefore, Apple is committed to be continuously present in Indonesia,” the Communication and Informatics Minister stated.
