Indonesia’s jailing of Gojek founder raises fears for investor confidence
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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The detention of Gojek's founder Nadiem Makarim on allegations of abusing ministerial authority to favor Google in a school laptop procurement deal has sparked significant concerns about Indonesia's business environment and investor protection. The case highlights tensions between technology giants and local regulatory oversight, potentially affecting foreign investment confidence in Southeast Asia's largest economy and raising questions about fair competition practices in government contracting.
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