In the capital of Indonesia, riot police unleashed a barrage of tear gas on thousands of students who were throwing stones as they attempted to reach Parliament, protesting the extravagant allowances granted to parliament members. The protesters are outraged by alarming revelations that 580 members of the House of Representatives have been receiving a monthly housing allowance of approximately $3,075 since September 2024. Many view these allowances as deeply unfair, especially given the financia