JAKARTA, Oct 3 — Indonesian President Joko Widodo has ordered compensation for the families of the 125 victims who died in clashes and a stampede at a stadium over the weekend, a minister said today.

“As a sign of condolences, the president will donate 50 million rupiah (RM14,900) for each victim who died,” chief security minister Mahfud MD told a press conference, adding the money would be given in one or two days. — AFP

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