
Indonesian Tax Protests Surge Amid Controversial Regional Budget Cuts Proposal
Published on: Aug. 22, 2025, 12:47 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Thousands of Indonesians are protesting against proposed budget cuts by President Prabowo Subianto. The proposed reduction of regional funding by a quarter threatens local autonomy and could lead to higher taxes. Local leaders demand discussions, warning that the cuts jeopardize essential services and democracy.