Corruption's Flickering Flame in Indonesia Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Indonesian parliament in Jakarta on Thursday, their voices echoing through the streets as they demanded passage of a stalled asset seizure bill.
This legislation, which has been languishing since 2008, proposes to confiscate assets tied to corruption – a necessary step towards deterring wrongdoing.
The bill's delay is merely a symptom of a larger issue: Indonesia's inability to hold its leaders accountable for their actions.