Asia Pacific News
LAST UPDATE: September 18, 2025
East Timor to scrap MP pensions and SUVs after protests
East Timor’s parliament scrapped a proposed lifetime pension scheme for lawmakers and canceled plans to purchase 65 SUVs following large student-led protests in Dili.
Insight
The reversal shows how quickly public outrage, especially from younger generations, can force political change in smaller nations. It highlights the sensitivity of visible government perks in a country still facing poverty challenges.
