Indonesia’s Unrest Exposes Dangerous Disconnect Between Lawmakers and Citizens

Indonesia’s recent wave of violent protests, which has tragically claimed six lives and left hundreds injured, is more than just a national crisis—it is a stark reminder of what happens when elected officials put self-interest above the welfare of their people. At the heart of this unrest lies an outrageous scandal: all 580 members of Indonesia’s House of Representatives receive a monthly housing allowance nearly ten times greater than the minimum wage, fueling widespread public outrage. When Lawmakers Live Luxuriously While Citizens Struggle In a country grappling with soaring living costs, rising unemployment, and economic uncertainty exacerbated by global trade...