A cost-of living crisis and a government apparently impervious to the struggles of everyday people has ignited public rage.
By Al Jazeera
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Demonstrations have gripped Indonesia since late August when anger at a faltering economy erupted into full-blown violence following reports that politicians received a $3,000 housing allowance on top of their salaries – a perk equal to between 10 and 20 times Indonesia’s monthly minimum wage.
It was not the first time that Indonesians have taken to the streets this year.
