Nadiem Makarim's Legal Team Provides Clarification on Google Cloud Usage

Operational Decision Explained

Nadiem Makarim's legal team has provided a clarification regarding the use of Google Cloud services at Kemendikbudristek during his tenure as Minister. Dodi S. Abdulkadir, representing Nadiem, stated that his client had testified to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) that the decision was handled at the operational level by the Data and Technology Information Center (Pusdatin).

Role of Pusdatin Emphasized

The legal team emphasized that the implementation of Google Cloud was managed by Pusdatin, which is the operational arm responsible for such technical decisions. This clarification aims to establish that Nadiem Makarim, in his capacity as Minister, was not directly involved in the decision-making process regarding the use of Google Cloud services.

Context and Implications

This clarification comes as part of Nadiem's cooperation with the KPK amid investigations into the procurement processes at Kemendikbudristek. The legal team's statement underscores the importance of distinguishing between ministerial decisions and operational implementations within the ministry.