Indonesia in chaos: Five Indonesians give views on why and how to fix it
A cost-of living crisis and a government apparently impervious to the struggles of everyday people has ignited public rage. Demonstrations have gripped Indonesia since late August when anger at a faltering economy erupted into full-blown violence following reports that politicians received a $3,000 housing allowance on top of their salaries – a perk equal to between 10 and 20 times Indonesia’s monthly minimum wage. It was not the first time that Indonesians have taken to the streets this year. In February and March, students turned out to protest against a
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