Judge Suddenly Speeds Up the Trial Schedule, Nadiem Makarim Only Given 3 Days to Present All Witnesses and Experts

Nadiem Makarim's legal advisory team. (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - Nadiem Makarim's legal advisory team asked the panel of judges to provide sufficient time to present all witnesses on the principle of fairness (fair trial) and proportionality (balanced) Jakarta, April 22.

In the continuation of the Chromebook case on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the panel of judges set an accelerated trial schedule and informed that there were only two more trial opportunities in two consecutive days on April 22 and 23, 2026 for the defendant, Nadiem Makarim, to present all witnesses and experts, which is impossible to realize and ignore Nadiem's health condition.

The Nadiem Makarim Legal Advisory Team noted that the time arrangement in the proof stage showed a significant difference between the Public Prosecutor and the defendant.

This difference is of concern because it violates the rights of the defendant and legal counsel in accordance with the Code of Procedure and potentially limits the space available for the defendant to present a comprehensive defense.

Dr. Dodi S. Abdulkadir, BSc., S.E., S.H., M.H., representing the Legal Advisory Team of Nadiem Makarim, conveyed that the adequacy of time is an important element to ensure the quality of the proof process, the search for material truth, and the fulfillment of the rights of the accused.

"We object to the schedule given because this accelerated schedule limits our right to present all witnesses, especially experts, so that they can provide optimal information. This is not in accordance with the principle of a fair trial," he said.

In line with this, Dr. Ari Yusuf Amir, S.H., M.H., from the Legal Advisory Team emphasized that the balance in the opportunity for proof is an important part of maintaining the integrity of the judicial process.

"We ask that the panel of judges reconsider the decision so that there is no violation of the rights of the defendant and legal counsel in accordance with the Code of Procedure, and that there is sufficient space for all parties to present the evidence in full, so that the trial process can be carried out while upholding the principles of justice and proportionality (balanced)," said Ari.

The Legal Advisory Team reiterated its commitment to follow all legal processes, in the hope that each stage of the trial can take place by considering the principles of balanced and credible justice and completeness of evidence.