KPK Probes Alleged Corruption in Education Ministry's Google Cloud Procurement

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed that it is currently investigating alleged corruption in the procurement of Google Cloud services at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek). However, this case is still in the initial investigation stage.

"This is still under investigation," said Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, at the Red and White KPK Building on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Asep explained that the procurement of Google Cloud is closely related to the case of procuring Chromebook laptops that are currently being handled by the Attorney General's Office. According to him, the cloud service is part of the overall procurement project. "The Chromebook cannot be separated. There is Google Cloud and other parts of it. This is still under investigation," said Asep.

The KPK spokesperson, Budi Prasetyo, stated that he cannot provide details of this case as it has not yet reached the investigation stage. However, he said that they will request information from parties who are suspected of knowing about the case construction, including the former Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Makarim.

"Of course, in the process, the KPK will request information from parties who are suspected of knowing," said Budi at the Red and White KPK Building, South Jakarta, on Monday, July 21, 2027.

So, what is the actual Google Cloud service being investigated by the KPK in the alleged procurement corruption at Kemendikbudristek? Here's the information.

What Is Google Cloud?

Google Cloud is a cloud computing service owned by Google, which is one of the leading providers in the world. This service offers various cloud-based solutions for businesses, developers, and organizations in various sectors. It includes computing infrastructure, data storage, artificial intelligence (AI), digital security, analytics, and online application development.

Quoting the Bakrie University website, Google Cloud allows users to store data online, run applications without the need for physical servers, and access various software services from anywhere. Its advantages lie in flexible scalability, tight security systems, and AI-based analytic capabilities that facilitate companies in making decisions from the data they have.

Benefits of Google Cloud

Citing the Cloudwards website, Google Cloud has many benefits that can drive business efficiency and innovation. This service helps operations run more smoothly, makes decision-making more accurate, and enables companies to better serve customers. Here are some of the key benefits of Google Cloud:

1. High Flexibility: Google Cloud is easily adaptable to the user's business scale. This allows efficient resource management and better cost control.

2. Reliable Security: Layered security systems keep user data protected, allowing users to focus on running their businesses without worrying about cyber threats.

3. Analytics and Smart Decision Making: Google Cloud provides data analysis tools that make it easy for users to understand business patterns and trends, helping strategic decision making.

4. Supporting Innovation: Users can directly access the latest technologies such as AI and machine learning to develop superior products and services.

5. High Reliability: Google's proven infrastructure ensures that Google Cloud services can still be accessed anytime with minimal disruption.

6. Global Reach: With data centers spread across the globe, Google Cloud services can be enjoyed quickly by users from various locations.

Google Cloud Products

Google Cloud offers various products and services that cover cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), data storage, and much more. Each service is designed to support the needs of businesses and developers in efficiently managing applications, data, and digital infrastructure. Here are some flagship products from Google Cloud:

1. Google Compute Engine

Google Compute Engine is a virtual computing service that allows users to run virtual machines (VM) in Google's infrastructure. This service is very suitable for hosting applications, data processing, and other heavy workloads. Its advantages lie in its ability to directly and real-time computer configuration, supported by Google's stable and fast network.

2. Google Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Storage offers flexible and secure data storage solutions. This service makes it easy for users and developers to store various types of data online. For large-scale needs, advanced platforms such as Cloud Datastore, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Bigtable are also available to support efficient data storage and management.

3. Google Serverless Computing

Through serverless services, Google Cloud enables developers to build and run applications without needing to directly manage infrastructure. The computing infrastructure will be fully managed by Google, allowing developers to focus solely on writing code. Users are only charged based on the resources used when the application runs, making it cost and time efficient.

4. Google App Engine

Google App Engine is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) platform that allows developers to build and deploy applications quickly using Google's framework. Without the hassle of managing servers, developers can focus directly on application development and its scalability. This service is very suitable for startups and companies looking to innovate quickly and securely.

M. Rizki Yusrial contributed to the writing of this article.

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