Indonesian students protest government policies during economic challenges

Some 1,500 Indonesian students protested in Jakarta against President Prabowo Subianto’s economic policies, demanding lower fuel and food prices, and the cancellation of what they deem wasteful welfare programs. The protests, named “Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia,” included clashes with police, who deployed around 6,000 personnel. Demonstrators criticized the government’s inaction on rising costs and corruption within state initiatives, urging a more targeted spending approach.

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