Indonesian police clash with students protesting lawmakers’ salaries
Summary
In Jakarta, Indonesia, police used tear gas and water cannons to stop students protesting outside the parliament building. The students were upset about large housing allowances given to lawmakers, which they view as unfair because many Indonesians face economic hardship.Key Facts
- Indonesian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse student protesters in Jakarta.
- The protest was against large housing allowances for members of parliament.
- Protesters believe the allowances are unfair due to widespread economic struggles among citizens.
- The housing allowance is about 20 times the monthly minimum wage in poorer parts of Indonesia.
- The demonstration took place outside Indonesia's parliament building.
- Around 1,250 police officers were deployed to maintain security.
- Protesters carried a flag from the manga series One Piece, which has become a protest symbol.
- There was no immediate comment from House Speaker Puan Maharani regarding the protest.
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