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        "msgid": "moment-when-nadiem-protests-interruption-by-prosecutor-while-explaining-chromebook-procurement-i-havent-1778492609",
        "date": "2026-05-11 15:25:58",
        "title": "Moment When Nadiem Protests Interruption by Prosecutor While Explaining Chromebook Procurement: I Haven't Finished Answering",
        "author": "Jessi Carina",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "In a Jakarta court session on alleged corruption in the procurement of Chromebook laptops, former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim faced interruptions from the prosecutor while defending his decision to involve external technology experts for educational digitalisation initiatives mandated by President Joko Widodo. Nadiem emphasised the ministry's lack of expertise in building large-scale global-standard applications and denied claims of a shadow organisation, insisting all efforts were coordinated under relevant director-generals. The presiding judges intervened to mediate, allowing Nadiem to complete his testimony and urging both sides to present their facts.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The trial of the alleged corruption case\ninvolving the procurement of Chromebook-based laptops at the Jakarta\nCorruption Court on Monday (11\/5\/2026) was marked by moments of mutual\ninterruptions between the public prosecutor (JPU) and the defendant,\nformer Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem\nMakarim.<\/p>\n<p>The moment occurred as the prosecutor delved into the existence of a\ntechnology team or GovTech within the Ministry of Education, Culture,\nResearch, and Technology, as well as allegations of a shadow\norganisation during Nadiem\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<p>While answering the prosecutor\u2019s questions about the reasons for\nbringing in people from outside the ministry to assist with the\neducation digitalisation programme, Nadiem was interrupted several\ntimes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe prosecutor\u2019s question is why I brought in people from the\ntechnology sector to help the ministry? This is my answer. So my answer\nis very relevant to the prosecutor\u2019s question. Please allow me to finish\nmy answer to the prosecutor,\u201d Nadiem said during the trial.<\/p>\n<p>In his explanation, Nadiem stated that the presence of the technology\nteam was part of the education digitalisation mandate directed by\nPresident Joko Widodo in a cabinet meeting.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the Ministry of Education at the time needed\ntechnology talent with experience in building large-scale\napplications.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are many skills and competencies within my ministry with many\ngood people. But one thing that was completely lacking in competence was\nbuilding world-standard applications on a large scale,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Nadiem denied the allegations and emphasised that all GovTech\nproducts remained under the coordination of the relevant\ndirector-generals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll director-generals were involved,\u201d said Nadiem.<\/p>\n<p>The trial atmosphere briefly prompted the Panel of Judges to\nintervene and mediate the debate between the prosecutor and the\ndefendant.<\/p>\n<p>Amid the situation, Nadiem again requested the opportunity to finish\nhis answer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay I finish, Your Honour?\u201d said Nadiem.<\/p>\n<p>The Panel of Judges then allowed Nadiem to continue his statement and\nasked each party to present their version of the facts in the trial.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/moment-when-nadiem-protests-interruption-by-prosecutor-while-explaining-chromebook-procurement-i-havent-1778492609",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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