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Indonesia Jails Ex-Minister in Chromebook Scandal

Updated 2026-06-30 09:40 UTC 2 sources Negative

Former Indonesian education minister Suhaili Makarim was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the procurement of Google Chromebooks for schools. The case highlights corruption concerns within government contracts.

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CNBC

Indonesia jails former education minister for 10 years in Google Chromebook graft case

Makarim was found guilty in a case over the procurement of Google Chromebooks for schools

2026-06-30 09:22 UTC

MarketWatch

Strait of Hormuz is reopening faster than expected, says Morgan Stanley as it cuts oil-price target

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening faster than expected, oil analysts at Morgan Stanley said as they cut their oil-price view for this year and next.

2026-06-30 09:23 UTC