Protest erupts at Indonesia parliament over lawmakers benefits
Published date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:14:30 +0700Property was damaged as a protest erupted at the parliamentary complex in Indonesia over large allowances for lawmakers.
Furious demonstrators gathered following reports that 580 members of the House of Representatives have been receiving a monthly housing benefit of 50 million rupiah (GBP 2,270) since September 2024, almost 10 times Jakarta's minimum wage.
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Jakarta, Indonesia |
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25/08/2025 |
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ViralPress |
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