The Indonesian government is investigating potential corruption related to a $600 million digital education program that installed over 250,000 Chromebooks in schools. The Attorney General's office is scrutinizing the decision to select Chromebooks instead of Windows machines, especially after a pilot program revealed Chromebooks lacked functionality without reliable internet, which is common in Indonesia. Former education minister Nadiem Makarim has been banned from leaving the country amid this investigation, which includes questioning local authorities and searches of the offices of Gojek's parent company, GoTo Group.
Investigating $600 million corruption in a digital education program, Indonesia's Attorney General questions decision to choose Chromebooks, which were ineffective without reliable internet.
The pilot program indicated Chromebooks' limitations, leading to allegations that prior officials disregarded Windows machines, where conditions across Indonesia were unsuitable.
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