Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim seeks full acquittal in Chromebook procurement case

Former education and research minister Nadiem Makarim told the Jakarta Corruption Court that he expects a pure acquittal in the alleged Chromebook procurement scandal. He argued that the trial evidence shows no loss to the state, noting that the program delivered budget savings of up to Rp3.6 trillion compared with Windows‑based devices. Makarim highlighted the lower cost of Chromebooks and the elimination of software‑license fees as key factors in the claimed efficiency.

The hearing, scheduled for 9 May 2026, includes a rebuttal from the prosecution. Makarim’s statement underscores his confidence that the case lacks any financial harm to the government and that the procurement was fiscally prudent.