Indonesia's communications ministry has issued permits for five different models of Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 16, taking the company closer to seeing a local ban lifted, Reuters reported. The U.S.

Indonesia has issued telecommunications permits for five different models of Apple's iPhone 16, the communications ministry said on Friday, a step towards allowing sales after a domestic ban. The permit issue came a week after Indonesia issued local content certificates for 20 Apple products including iPhone 16.

Everything points to Apple skipping the launch of new color options for its latest iPhone 16 series of flagship smartphones.

The issuance of the permits follows last month's announcement of more than US$300 million investments by Apple in Indonesia, including in plants making components for its products, and a research and development center.

Indonesia's communications ministry has issued a telecommunications permit for some of Apple's iPhone 16 series, according to the ministry's website.

Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 16 series has finally received the green light to be sold in Indonesia, months after its global launch, an official said on Friday. The government had initially blocked iPhone 16 sales due to the company failing to meet strict local regulations,