Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions.


Erin Hale is a reporter based in Taipei, Taiwan.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions.

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