A wave of public outrage is sweeping through Pati Regency, Central Java—not because of a national political scandal, but over a local decision that citizens believe to be arbitrary and oppressive: a 250% increase in the land and building tax (PBB-P2). This drastic policy has triggered mass protests and opened up broader questions about local governance, public accountability, and the growing disconnect between elected leaders and the people they are meant to serve. To subscribe please click here
