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Jakarta: The recent protests in Indonesia, an island nation in Southeast Asia, reflect more than a spontaneous outburst of anger; they represent deep-seated grievances over governance and economic inequality, analysts say. A controversial proposal to increase the housing allowance for parliamentarians was the final straw for the people of the country, which is home to the world’s largest Muslim population.

According to TRTworld.com, Indonesian lawmakers currently earn around 100 million rupiah (£4,499; $6,150) per month, a figure that is over 30 times the average national income, as reported by local media. Authorities detained more than 1,240 demonstra…

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