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Activist Wanda Hamidah attends protest against economic hardship

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Activist Wanda Hamidah attended a protest in Jakarta, voicing support for citizens struggling with economic difficulties and injustice.
  • Hamidah criticized the government, particularly the DPR, for perceived insensitivity to the public's plight, citing the weakening rupiah and rising living costs.
  • The protest's demands included the passing of an Asset Confiscation Bill, the death penalty for corruptors, and social justice for Indonesians.

Activist Wanda Hamidah joined a demonstration in front of the Indonesian Parliament building in Jakarta, expressing solidarity with citizens facing economic challenges. Hamidah stated her support for the protest as a form of public aspiration amid economic pressure and injustice.

The people are getting poorer, suffering more, the rupiah is getting lower, but needs are also getting higher.

— Wanda HamidahDescribing the economic struggles faced by Indonesians.

She highlighted the worsening conditions for ordinary Indonesians, noting the declining value of the rupiah and increasing daily expenses. "The people are getting poorer, suffering more, the rupiah is getting lower, but needs are also getting higher," Hamidah said at the protest site.

Hamidah specifically criticized the parliament, accusing its members of lacking sensitivity to the public's situation. She contrasted the perceived luxurious lifestyles of some parliamentarians with the burdens faced by citizens through taxes and rising costs. "The DPR today is also not very sensitive, they really like to show off their luxury, their hedonism. While the people pay, the people are struggling, their taxes are getting higher. So they have no empathy," she stated.

The DPR today is also not very sensitive, they really like to show off their luxury, their hedonism. While the people pay, the people are struggling, their taxes are getting higher. So they have no empathy.

— Wanda HamidahCriticizing the perceived insensitivity of parliament members.

The protest's agenda included demands for the ratification of the Asset Confiscation Bill, the implementation of the death penalty for corrupt officials, and the achievement of social justice for all Indonesians. Hamidah also brought 300 packed lunches to support the demonstrators.

I have already brought 300 packed lunches.

— Wanda HamidahMentioning her contribution to the protest.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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