Mari Pangestu

Mari Pangestu was formerly Indonesia’s Minister of Trade and is currently President Prabowo Subianto’s Special Advisor for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation.

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The economics of Indonesia’s discontent

The economics of Indonesia’s discontent

Economic discontent erupted in protests across Indonesia in late August 2025. The trigger was the proposal to give generous housing allowances to members of parliament, but unrest had been bubbling since early in the year.