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

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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