JAKARTA, Aug 31 : Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto granted protesters’ demand on Sunday to cancel hefty allowances for members of parliament and imposed a moratorium on their overseas trips following days of violent demonstrations.
“In response to the sincere demands of the people, I have received information from the party leaders that they will take decisive measures starting Monday, September 1, 2025, against those members of parliament who may have made inaccurate statements,” the Indonesian president said after meeting with party leaders.
On August 19, the Indonesian government approved a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah ($3,000) for each lawmaker. Critics slammed this decision, saying it was completely out of touch with the hardships faced by most Indonesians.
Thousands of protesters have been rallying in the capital city of Jakarta for a week to demand better working conditions and higher wages, as well as the parliament’s dissolution. The protesters’ anger shifted toward the police on Friday after a 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver was run over and killed by a police tactical vehicle.
)UNI)
Follow our WhatsApp channel
