Even after Indonesia's legislature said it will not ratify changes to election rules during the current government's term, demonstrations flared outside parliament. Security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters. One of the reasons why many Indonesians are unhappy with the current situation is that they believe outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo is trying to insert his son into the political process in a bid to create a political dynasty, Professor of Asian Studies at University of Tasmania James Chin tells CNA’s Asia Now.

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