Young Indonesians fear for future after startup founder jailed
Indonesian tech entrepreneurs are expressing concern over the 10-year prison sentence handed to former Gojek co-founder and education minister Nadiem Makarim for corruption. The case has sparked fears regarding the risks of innovation and government collaboration in Indonesia.
Why it matters
The conviction of a high-profile tech leader creates uncertainty for the startup ecosystem and foreign investment in Indonesia's digital economy.
Cintya Djayaputra, who is based in Spain, says she is concerned about innovating back home. ( Supplied: Cintya Djayaputra )
Balanced reporting on the legal case and the resulting sentiment within the tech community.
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