Criticism Mounts Over Proposal to Distribute Civil Servant Salaries via Cooperatives
A proposal in Indonesia to distribute civil servant (ASN) salaries through local cooperatives has drawn sharp criticism from consumer protection advocates, who deem it a "step backward." The plan, slated for implementation in 2026, is feared to create new problems.
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