Students in Indonesia held protests to speak against government spending decisions

Young people in Indonesia took action last week. They protested against their government. Many students went to the streets. They wanted to speak about big problems.

One main problem is money. The government spends a lot of money. But students say the money goes to the wrong places. They worry about wasteful spending. This means money gets lost or used badly. When money is wasted, it does not help people.

Students worry about their country's future. If the government keeps wasting money, Indonesia could have big money problems. The country could run out of money. This is called bankruptcy. When a country goes bankrupt, people suffer. Jobs disappear. Schools and hospitals do not get enough money.

Another big issue is fuel prices. The government raised the price of gasoline. This is very hard for regular people. Poor families spend more money on fuel now. They have less money for food and education. Bus drivers pay more money too. This means bus tickets cost more.

The students want change. They ask the government to spend money more carefully. They want help for poor people. They want cheap fuel prices. They believe young people deserve a strong future.

Many people support the students. Teachers, workers, and families agree. They all want the same things. They want a healthy country with fair prices. They want their government to make smart choices with money.

Inspirations by reporting from BBC News.