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Indonesians voice disappointment with Prabowo's presidency over rising costs

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Indonesian citizens, like Ika Kartika from Bekasi, are expressing disappointment with President Prabowo Subianto's performance two years into his term. Many had hoped for a return to the stability and affordability associated with the Suharto era, particularly concerning rising costs and job opportunities. Kartika, who voted for Prabowo with these expectations, now feels "cheated and disappointed" as daily essentials become less affordable. AI

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Indonesians voice disappointment with Prabowo's presidency over rising costs

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Anand Mathai,Johannes Nugroho ·

    Big dreams, growing pains in Indonesia: Prabowo’s turbulent 2 years in power

    When 35-year-old Bekasi resident Ika Kartika voted for Prabowo Subianto in Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election, she hoped the former general would restore a “Suharto-like” era of stability, when everyday essentials were affordable and life felt more predictable. Growing up, sh…

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