JAKARTA, INDONESIA: Just weeks after violent protests over government perks left a scar on Indonesia’s streets, lawmakers have quietly secured a massive boost in their recess allowance — nearly doubling the funds they receive when Parliament is not in session. Under a new policy that took effect on Oct 3, members of Indonesia’s House of [ ]
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