The government and the House of Representatives are obligated to respond in a timely manner. It is time for the government to stop viewing openness as a threat and instead see it as an opportunity to improve, build trust and create a more just and sustainable future. Protecting and preserving Indonesia is a shared responsibility.

The formula for reducing inequality is clear: Ensure state revenue and spending favor the wider community. State revenue must be boosted through fair taxation. The goal of a 10.45 percent tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio by 2026 is attainable, but not by taxing the working class.

Recent tax increases, particularly the 12 percent Value Added Tax and a 1,000 percent increase in Land and Building Tax (PBB) in some regions, have triggered public unrest and even riots. This tax target could be achieved by ending tax holidays for the wealthy and implementing progressive taxation.

At the same time, budgets for education and health have been slashed. Citizens face a growing economic burden amid layoffs and inflation. Employment issues persist due to low workforce competency, trapping many in informal or low-wage jobs.

Minimum wages are often insufficient, and social security benefits are minimal. Workers' rights violations are rampant, from non-compliant contracts to unfair termination, making them vulnerable, especially domestic workers.

Farmers and fishermen struggle against climate change and imported goods. Social assistance is misdirected, failing to reach those most in need. This reality leaves marginalized groups at the bottom of the queue for prosperity.