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Elite policies such as Indonesian MPs’ perks fuel public anger and erode trust: Analysts

August 28, 2025
Elite policies such as Indonesian MPs’ perks fuel public anger and erode trust- Analysts
The backlash erupted on Aug 25, when hundreds of protesters gathered outside the House of Representatives complex in Central Jakarta. PHOTO: AFP

The decision by Indonesian lawmakers to sharply increase their allowances at a time when ordinary people are struggling with rising prices – and which sparked protests in Jakarta – has emerged as a glaring symbol of elite insensitivity, said analysts.

The recent unrest occurred just weeks after provincial protests over tax hikes.

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