Elite Perks, Public Fury: The Unravelling of Indonesia’s Fragile Stability
Last week, Indonesia was thrust into crisis when violent protests erupted over perks granted in a new allowances package for lawmakers. The unrest—sparked by the killing of a 21-year-old ride-hail driver by police—quickly spread beyond Jakarta to at least 15 cities, including Surabaya, Makassar, Yogyakarta, and Palembang. Protesters torched parliament offices, looted luxury stores, and […]