Jurist Tan: Gojek, World Bank & Presidential Staff – Profile

The Rise of ‘Ministerial Core Teams’: How Indonesia’s Tech-Savvy Governance is Redefining Public Sector Efficiency Indonesia’s digital transformation isn’t just about e-commerce and ride-hailing apps. It’s fundamentally reshaping how the government operates, and recent events surrounding Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Makarim – from a former subordinate’s pointed remarks during a Chromebook corruption trial to … Read more

Chromebook Procurement: Lawyer Claims Witness Took Bribes

Indonesia’s Tech Procurement Scandals: A Harbinger of Global Digital Governance Challenges Over $160 million. That’s the estimated value of the Chromebook procurement at the heart of a growing scandal in Indonesia, involving Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Makarim. While initial reports focused on allegations of impropriety, the unfolding drama – complete with courtroom clashes, health-related … Read more

Chromebook Corruption: Ex-Official’s “Rezeki” Remark

Indonesia’s Tech Procurement Scandal: A Harbinger of Risks in Digital Education Expansion Indonesia is facing a growing scandal surrounding the procurement of Chromebooks for schools, with allegations of Rp 809 billion (approximately $52 million USD) in illicit enrichment. While the immediate focus is on corruption, the case exposes a critical vulnerability in rapidly expanding digital … Read more