Indonesia to Revoke Lawmaker Perks That Triggered Protests

The Indonesian parliament will revoke hefty allowances and place a moratorium on overseas visits by lawmakers, which were flash points in the week of protests that have rocked the Southeast Asian nation.

Political parties are also taking firm action against their erring members, including revoking their membership in parliament, effective September 1, President Prabowo Subianto said in a televised address on Sunday.