Indonesian president proposes ending local elections to cut costs, raising democracy concerns.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto proposes scrapping one of the country's two nationwide elections to cut costs, suggesting that regional legislatures should choose local leaders instead of having separate elections. This move, reminiscent of the authoritarian era under former ruler Suharto, aims to free up funds for education. However, it has raised concerns about democratic processes and local autonomy.

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