Nadiem Makarim Faces Chromebook Corruption Verdict, Dozens of Ride-Hailing Drivers Protest Outside Court
Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Makarim, is set to face a verdict in a corruption trial concerning Chromebook purchases. Dozens of ride-hailing drivers held protests outside the court.
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