Eastern Asia

Inflation Grips Indonesians, Worries Reach Record High

Roughly 4 in 10 say living standards getting worse

June 26, 2008
Rising prices were already straining many Indonesians’ budgets before a massive fuel price hike last month sent protesters to the streets. Roughly 4 in 10 Indonesians told Gallup in March of this year that their standard of living is getting worse -- the highest number to say so in three years.More ...

Indonesians Champion Religious Freedom

About half say their communities are good places for religious minorities

June 23, 2008
Gallup surveys in Indonesia consistently show roughly 9 in 10 citizens support religious freedom, but only about half say their communities are good places for religious minorities to liveMore ...