A massive riot erupted in Jakarta on August 25 after Indonesia’s parliament announced new monthly allowances for MPs amid economic hardship. Protesters condemned the IDR50 million (~RM13,000) housing allowance, nearly ten times Jakarta’s minimum wage, as “insensitive” and detached from public struggles.
Riots Erupt in Jakarta Over MPs’ IDR50 Million (RM13,000) Allowance
Demonstrators, including students, argued funds should be directed toward teachers’ salaries and job creation instead. Teachers in Indonesia earn as little as IDR1.2 million (~RM310) per month, fueling anger at the pay disparity.
Clashes escalated as rioters attempted to breach parliament barriers, prompting police to deploy tear gas and water cannons. The unrest reflects growing public frustration.
Image from Channel News Asia.
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