US EditionIndonesia Leader in Damage Control, Installs Loyalists After Protests
Prabowo Subianto removed five ministers and pledged a $12 billion economic stimulus to address unrest sparked by low wages, unemployment, and police brutality, officials said.
- Thousands protested across Indonesia this year over lawmakers' lavish perks and a delivery driver's death, leading to deadly riots last month.
- These protests followed public anger about stagnant wages, rising unemployment, and budget cuts funding expensive social mega-projects, prompting calls for change.
- In response, Prabowo removed five ministers including finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and installed loyalists from his closest circles to oversee budget and security.
- The recently appointed finance minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, pledged a $12 billion stimulus to boost the economy and ease public discontent, while Prabowo continues to enjoy approval ratings exceeding 80%.
- Analysts warn that without strong presidential determination and real progress to address legitimate public grievances, social pressure will persist and risks will escalate.
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Indonesia protests force Prabowo into Cabinet shake-up — but is it damage control or power grab?
JAKARTA, Sept 14 — In removing Indonesia’s finance minister and U-turning on protester demands, the leader of Southeast Asia’s biggest economy is scrambling to restore public trust while seizing a chance to install loyalists after deadly riots last month, experts say.Demonstrations that were sparked by low wages, unemployment and anger over lawmakers’ lavish perks grew after footage spread of a paramilitary police vehicle running over a delivery…
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Indonesia leader in damage control, installs loyalists after protests
In removing Indonesia's finance minister and U-turning on protester demands, the leader of Southeast Asia's biggest economy is scrambling to restore public trust while seizing a chance to install loyalists after deadly riots last month, experts say.
Indonesia Leader In Damage Control, Installs Loyalists After Protests
In removing Indonesia's finance minister and U-turning on protester demands, the leader of Southeast Asia's biggest economy is scrambling to restore public trust while seizing a chance to install loyalists after deadly riots last month, experts say.
Video - The riots in Indonesia since the end of August have resulted in at least 10 deaths and 900 injuries, according to the National Human Rights Commission.
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