Anonymousabout 2 hours ago
Eighteen months into his presidency, Prabowo Subianto faces mounting criticism over a widening fiscal deficit that hit 2.92% of GDP in 2025, a rupiah at historic lows, and a series of legislative changes — from expanding military roles in civilian government to weakening the anti-corruption commission — that democracy indices now classify as sliding toward competitive authoritarianism. While defenders point to record-low extreme poverty and an ambitious free meals program, the convergence of economic stress and institutional erosion has triggered Indonesia's largest street protests since 1998.