They are not waiting for the government to fix things. They are using their geng (gangs) to build startups, create music labels, and monetize their hobbies. The 2020s in Indonesia belong to the Anak Muda (the young ones) who have mastered the art of looking cool on a budget while hacking the global digital economy.
Massive religious revival events, like those led by preachers such as Felix Siauw or Hanif Attar , sell out stadiums like concerts. However, the youth have commodified this. Being religious now involves a specific aesthetic: Gamis (long gowns) paired with New Balance sneakers, and Swarovski encrusted hijab pins. They are not waiting for the government to fix things
There is a growing rebellion against the old guard's value of kerja keras buta (blind hard work). Gen Z workers are openly criticizing magang (unpaid internships) and nepotism (KKN: Korupsi, Kolusi, Nepotisme). They favor the "quiet quitting" lifestyle—doing exactly what the contract states and no more, prioritizing work-life balance over climbing the corporate ladder. Massive religious revival events, like those led by