Indonesian MPs get extra allowance weeks after angry protests over perks
Thousands took to the streets in August to protest the wealth of lawmakers in Indonesia
The protests earlier in August were triggered primarily by a $3,000 monthly housing allowances given to lawmakers - nearly 10 times the minimum wage in Jakarta. These were later cut, in a bid to quell anger.
The recess allowance is meant to support lawmakers carrying ou
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