Mass protest erupts at Jakarta parliament over corruption scandal
Published date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:40:59 +0700
A mass protest erupted outside the Jakarta parliament amid widespread outrage over alleged corruption involving government officials.
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, nearly 10 times Jakarta's minimum wage.