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EXPLAINED: Indonesia leader in damage control installs loyalists after protests | Vintage Vibes

Thousands rallied across Indonesia in protests sparked by anger over lavish perks for lawmakers and the death of a delivery driver (Credit: AFP)

In removing Indonesia's finance minister and U-turning on protester demands, the leader of Southeast Asia's biggest economy is scrambling to restore public trust while seizing a chance to install loyalists after deadly riots last month, experts say.

Demonstrations that were sparked by low wages, unemployment and anger over lawmakers' lavish perks grew after footage spread of a paramilitary police vehicle running over a delivery motorcycle driver.

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