Indonesia has been rocked by protests that began with outrage over parliamentary perks and have grown into a wider indictment of economic inequality, elite privilege and police violence.
For President Prabowo Subianto, a year into office, the unrest could define his administration. What does he need to do next, not just to calm protests in the short term, but to prevent deeper instability?
Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris speaks with Usman Hamid, executive director of Amnesty International Indonesia, and Dr Azmil Mohd Tayeb, Aliran’s honorary assistant secretary and associate professor at USM’s School of Social Sciences.
Produced by: Astro Awani
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Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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Many good points highlighted by both speakers on inequality and the disconnect between the citizens and their elected representatives. Timely to assert your continuous democratic rights to bring issues affecting your local community, your opinion on new laws & amendments to your elected MP and ADUN for their solutions and actions and hold them accountable at all times.
Many good points highlighted by both speakers on inequality and the disconnect between the citizens and their elected representatives. Timely to assert your continuous democratic rights to bring issues affecting your local community, your opinion on new laws & amendments to your elected MP and ADUN for their solutions and actions and hold them accountable at all times.