After social media license snub, Putrajaya says it needs time to verify X’s claim that it has fewer than 8 million users here. Korean bakery Tous les Jours set for return in Malaysia with five outlets this year after an abrupt closure in 2017. We firmly believe we made correct decisions on the law and facts, Chief Justice says as tenure spans four prime ministers and political turbulence.
As tenure ends in July, Chief Justice hopeful those responsible for judges’ appointments hold true to their oaths and duties under the Constitution. Indonesia today upheld a ban on iPhone 16 sales despite Apple’s US$1 billion (RM4.5 billion) pledge to invest in the country after a negotiation deadlock. — Reuters picJAKARTA, Jan 8 — Indonesia today upheld a ban on iPhone 16 sales despite Apple’s US$1 billion (RM4.5 billion) pledge to invest in the country after a negotiation deadlock, citing the company’s failure to meet domestic market requirements. Indonesia in October prohibited the marketing and sale of the iPhone 16 model over Apple’s failure to meet local investment regulations requiring that 40 percent of phones be made from local parts as the country seeks to boost investments from giant tech companies. Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani told reporters on Tuesday that Apple was fully committed to invest US$1 billion to build an AirTag factory on Batam island, which was expected to supply 65 percent of the global supply.“AirTag is an accessory, not a component or part of gadgets,” Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita told a press briefing on Wednesday, referring to the Apple tracking device. “Until this afternoon, the ministry doesn’t have any reason to issue the domestic component level certificate for Apple products, especially iPhone 16,” he said.He said Indonesian officials gave Apple a counterproposal and the giant phone maker did not give an immediate answe