75% of Indonesians Stressed, Sociologist Blames Unplanned Government Policies
A recent survey revealed that 75% of Indonesians are experiencing stress due to government policies. Political sociologist Zuly Qodir attributes this to frequent policy changes and a lack of thorough deliberation, leading to increased psychological burdens on the public.
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