Indonesia Revokes Lawmaker Perks as Prabowo Tries to End Unrest

President Prabowo Subianto moved to quell widespread protests across Indonesia with parliament removing hefty lawmaker allowances that had sparked public outrage, while warning that firm action will be taken against violent demonstrators.

The government will listen and act on people’s concerns, Prabowo said in a televised briefing from the presidential palace on Sunday, flanked by political party leaders. Parliament will also place a moratorium on overseas visits by lawmakers, while parties will take firm action against their erring members, he said.