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Politics 2 weeks ago
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From Pati to Senayan, protesters take aim at corruption
Hundreds of protesters from Pati, Central Java, pressed the House of Representatives on Thursday to pass the long-delayed asset forfeiture bill to eradicate corruption, as thousands gathered the Senayan Legislative Complex to voice broader frustration over the country’s worsening economic conditions.
Politics 2 weeks ago
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Protesters swarm House to demand asset forfeiture, end to graft
Since early Thursday, authorities have implemented traffic diversions around areas expected to be crowded with protesters. Police blocked several roads in the capital, including both lanes of Jl. Gatot Subroto from the Senayan Park area to the front of the legislative complex.
Archipelago 3 weeks ago
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Festivities and restraint as Indonesia marks 81 years of independence
From boat races and traditional cooking competitions to cracker-eating contests, Indonesians across the country took part in traditional games and festivities to mark the 81st anniversary of independence on Monday, while some communities have opted for more subdued celebrations following a series of natural disasters and amid continued economic pressures.
Politics 3 weeks ago
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Students rally against ‘decaying freedom' as Indonesia turns 81
Despite the barricades, students remained defiant, with a protester on the front line shouting that Prabowo and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka had failed, followed by echoes from the crowd in the back.
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