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Indonesian President Joko Widodo has economised by flying class. Many people are doing the because of government and taxes. Mr Widodo set an to other world leaders that can cut back. He and his wife flew economy class to Singapore for his son's . They chose not to use the airplane and bought their air tickets. Taxpayers paid the for the to fly.

The Widodos are known for their down-to- lifestyle. His wife doesn't wear dresses and shops in a clothes . There was mixed on social media to the flying economy. Some thought it was a stunt. One man complained that the Widodos stayed in an hotel. A woman praised Widodo for a good example. She tweeted: "Hopefully other can follow in his ."

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