Indonesian lawmakers will receive ₹702 million in recess allowances, up from ₹400 million. This hike comes weeks after protests against MPs' perks in early. The new allowance started. It covers MPs' duties when parliament is not in session. Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said the increase matches rising food and transport costs. A new app will let people track MPs' spending. Critics call this a 'prank' on Indonesians. The move follows recent anger over a ₹3,000 monthly housing allowance for MPs, which was later cut. Protests had spread to wider issues of corruption and inequality in Indonesia. (Updated 14 Oct 2025, 12:10 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Indonesian lawmakers will receive ₹702 million in recess allowances, up from ₹400 million
- This hike comes weeks after protests against MPs' perks in early
- The new allowance started