Glamping retreat for Indonesia leaders sparks criticism as cuts bite
[New Straits Times] - 02/19/2025
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government will host a week-long mountain glamping retreat for hundreds of regional leaders this week, a presidential official said Wednesday, sparking criticism as President Prabowo Subianto imposes widespread budget cuts. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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