Indonesian President Joko Widodo has signed into law a bill critics say will curtail the powers of the Corruption Eradication Commission. Photo: Reuters
Opinion
Opinion
Jokowi is not a real reformer – just ask Indonesian students
- Thousands of students have taken to the streets to protest against changes to the country’s laws, clashing with police in scenes reminiscent of the unrest rocking Hong Kong
- The protests show the complexity of the Indonesian electorate’s expectations, which go beyond bread-and-butter issues and economic development
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has signed into law a bill critics say will curtail the powers of the Corruption Eradication Commission. Photo: Reuters