Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for calm as authorities try to quell protests over lavish parliamentary allowances that have sent stocks and the rupiah lower.
Thousands of protesters have taken to the street this week in cities across the country, voicing anger at MPs’ $3,000 housing allowances.
Protesters, including labour unions, are also demanding higher wages. On Thursday, a 21-year-old motorbike taxi driver died in Jakarta after he was run over by a police vehicle, further fuelling unrest. More protests are expected on Friday, with people already gathering at police headquarters.
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