Indonesia news in august 2025

Indonesia people protest caused by :

increased monthly allowances for Members of Parliament (MPs) at a time of economic uncertainty and government austerity measures.

A new monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah (US$3,075) for Members of Parliament (MPs) is almost 10 times the minimum wage in Indonesia’s capital and biggest city Jakarta.

Members of Parliament (MPs) will also receive a rice allowance increase from 10 million rupiah to 12 million rupiah per month, and fuel allowances rising from 5 million rupiah to 7 million rupiah per month.

Even without the housing allowance, Members of Parliament (MPs) already earn up to 230 million rupiah per month from other allowances and attendance bonuses they are entitled to, according to transparency advocacy group Fitra, Members of Parliament (MPs) total earn up to 300 million rupiah per month.

“It’s really heartbreaking. Many people still earn less than 50,000 rupiah a day. They should see that the condition of Indonesian society right now is dire,” university student Ivan told CNA.

Another protester, Zico, echoed the sentiment: “Instead of allowances (for MPs), the money should be used to increase teachers’ salaries so they can live decently or to create jobs."

Salaries for teachers in the country range from 1.2 million to 7 million rupiah a month.

Soaring Inflation: Rising costs of living have made it difficult for many Indonesians to afford basic necessities.

High Taxes: New property tax hikes have added to the financial burden on citizens.

Low Wages: Many workers are dissatisfied with their salaries, which do not keep pace with inflation.

Indonesia People protest demand government of Indonesia to stop the planned to increase allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) because 200 Millions People Indonesia salaries not increase. if Members of Parliament (MPs) allowance increase then 200 Millions People Indonesia salaries must also increase.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LjOIqzXDkQH_E5NSyreK3cijWvMhNVtsF2l075rLb1o

https://channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-protest-jakarta-senayan-lawmakers-pay-5312826

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/indonesia-boils-rioters-storm-police-hq-torch-buildings-hurl-fireworks-watch-bloody-unrest/videoshow/123595989.cms

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_2025_Indonesian_protests

https://tirto.id/siapa-yang-mengatur-menentukan-gaji-anggota-dpr-hgHi

https://ntvnews.id/news/0161292/daftar-tunjangan-anggota-dpr-yang-alami-kenaikan-dari-uang-rumah-hingga-beras

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https://kepri.pikiran-rakyat.com/nasional/pr-2689610593/penyebab-demo-besar-dari-anggota-dpr-hina-rakyat-joget-hingga-insiden-rantis?page=all