Indonesia’s Government Reacts Too Late: Perks Cut Only After Deadly Protests Expose Elite Excess

In a striking example of government inertia and misplaced priorities, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto finally promised to revoke the lavish perks of lawmakers only after protests spiraled into violence leaving six dead. The uproar erupted over a staggering $3,000 monthly housing allowance for every member of parliament—nearly ten times Jakarta’s minimum wage—revealing an elite insulated from public hardship amid soaring inflation and unemployment.How Long Will Washington Ignore This Lesson on Accountability?The unrest in Indonesia is not just a distant headline—it is a cautionary tale for America. While the Indonesian people take to the streets demanding basic fairness and transparency, our...