Sijunjung, Sept. 5 -- The Deputy Chairman of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from West Sumatra Province, Andre Rosiade, stated that all factions in Senayan have agreed to abolish housing allowances for lawmakers following public protests in recent weeks.

"The decision made yesterday was that all factions agreed housing allowances have been removed," Andre said during a working visit to Sijunjung District, West Sumatra.

Andre's remarks were made in response to the 17+8 demands voiced by hundreds of students in front of the DPR/MPR Complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday (Sept. 4).

In addition to abolishing housing allowances, Andre said all factions also agreed to impose a moratorium on overseas working visits. H...