Abolish Subsidy, Reap Protests

THE moment they awoke after an allnight-long festivity to welcome in New Year 2003, Indonesians were shocked to learn that fuel prices and the electricity and telephone rates had gone up. For the first time in Indonesia’s oil history, diesel is now more expensive than leaded gasoline.

The government intentionally chose to announce the hikes after New Year’s Eve, the time when people were having a good time with their outdoor trumpe

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