Thousands March on Indonesia’s Parliament Over Corruption
What Happened
Thousands of protesters gathered outside Indonesia's parliament in Jakarta as part of nationwide anti-corruption demonstrations. Protesters demanded the passage of a long-pending asset forfeiture law, stronger action against graft, and broader political and economic reforms. Police deployed more than 18,000 personnel to secure the demonstrations.
Key Takeaways
The protests highlight growing public frustration over corruption, rising living costs and inequality in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Demonstrators are pressing lawmakers to adopt tougher anti-corruption measures, including asset seizures and harsher penalties for corrupt officials.