Economy & Trade April 5, 2026 261 stories in this edition

Charity spectacle: Indonesian Raya tradition puts ‘begging mentality’ in the spotlight

The Straits Times Asia / Southeast Asia / 1m ago
Charity spectacle: Indonesian Raya tradition puts ‘begging mentality’ in the spotlight

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Explore how Hari Raya giving in Indonesia is perceived, with concerns over a shift from charity to entitlement and a "begging mentality". Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Some people now feel entitled to festive handouts of cash and gifts from celebrities and the wealthy.

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