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Gojek CEO resigns to join Indonesia's new cabinet; named education minister

  • Indonesia
  • 3 min read
  • Oct 21, 2019
  • By Putu Agung Wija Putera

Nadiem Makarim ©Gojek

Nadiem Makarim was confirmed as Indonesia's education and culture minister and will become "a passive shareholder" in Gojek  

UPDATE: Nadiem Makarim was confirmed as Indonesia's Minister for Education, Culture, and Higher Education on Wednesday. In his announcement, President Jokowi said Nadiem will “create significant breakthroughs in human resource development, preparing work-ready students,” and that he will “link and match education with the industry.” Separately, a Gojek spokesman told media Nadiem will become a "passive shareholder" in Gojek, with "no role within the business and no influence on the company."
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