Jakarta – Lawmakers at the House of Representatives returned to work on Monday with members of key commissions kicking off fresh rounds of deliberations on crucial legislation.

Members of Commission I overseeing defense and foreign affairs on Monday resumed their session to discuss details of the 2026 state budget with the leadership of the Indonesian Military (TNI).

Antara, Jakarta – Two leaders of prominent Indonesian universities have urged the public to remain calm and exercise restraint in responding to the current political situation marked by demonstrations.

The Rector of the University of Indonesia (UI), Heri Hermansyah, said that the public should express their aspirations while preventing anarchic acts.

Mohammad Muajijin, Kediri, East Java – The Regent of Kediri, Hanindhito Himawan Pramana, has called on looters to return cultural artifacts stolen during violent demonstrations on Saturday that left government offices burned and the Bagawanta Bhari Museum ransacked.

Jakarta – Indonesia has made digital declarations mandatory for all international travelers beginning September 1, 2025, through the government's new All Indonesia app.

Antara, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) will continue to remain in the market to maintain the stability of the exchange rate and the adequacy of rupiah liquidity post the recent protests.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Last week's protest in Jakarta resulted in infrastructure damage. The total loss exceeded Rp55 billion. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo stated that several damaged infrastructures, including shelters, toll gates, and closed-circuit television (CCTV).

Faisal Maliki Baskoro, Jakarta – Several foreign embassies have issued fresh travel warnings for Indonesia as nationwide protests turned violent and looting spread.

Hanaa Septiana, Jakarta – The Grahadi State Building, or the official residence complex of the Governor of East Java on Jalan Raya Gubernur Suryo, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, was set on fire by a mob on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Soaring flames were visible on the west side of the building.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – The demonstration wave in Jakarta, Indonesia, has escalated over the past few days. Vandalism of public facilities amid mass protest, such as TransJakarta bus shelters and other amenities, has been inevitable.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The Chair of Indonesia's House of Representatives' (DPR) Commission XI, Muhammad Misbakhun, denied allegations that he was planning to participate in the Sydney Marathon amidst the escalation of demonstrations in Indonesia.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Chairpersons and general secretary of 16 Islamic social organizations met with President Prabowo Subianto to discuss the country's situation amid escalating demonstrations across Indonesia.

Rolando Fransiscus Sihombing, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has said that the current situation is chaotic and that it is leading towards makar (treason, subversion, rebellion) and terrorism. He has requested that the perpetrators be dealt with firmly.

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Indonesia's Civil Society Coalition for International Human Rights Advocacy (HRWG) states that excessive police violence against protesters in Jakarta on August 28, 2025, has violated international law.

Muktita Suhartono and Sui-Lee Wee – President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia said on Sunday that the country's House of Representatives had agreed to some policy changes that protesters across the country had been demanding over a week of demonstrations.

Jack Moore – Viral footage of a tactical van crashing into a young delivery driver in Indonesia's capital before rolling over his body has sparked renewed anger against a police force long known for its heavy-handed tactics.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said there were signs of unlawful actions, even those leading toward "treason and terrorism," during the week-long demonstrations that have been erupting across Indonesia.

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Week-long protests in Jakarta have resulted in numerous casualties, as chaotic situations are met with police violence.

The end of August was marked by the widespread anger of the people.

Responding to President Prabowo Subianto's press conference today (31/08) and the earlier order by the chief of police to shoot on sight with rubber bullets any protesters attacking police headquarters, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid said:

Salsabilla Azzahra Octavia, Jakarta – Motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan was killed in the midst of a protest in Jakarta on Thursday, August 28, 2025, when he was run over by a tactical police vehicle from the Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) of the Indonesian National Police.

Michael Sheils McNamee – Mass protests have broken out in cities across Indonesia with clashes between police and those in attendance following the death of a ride-sharing driver who was hit by a police vehicle on Thursday night.

Twenty-one-year-old Affan Kurniawan had been taking part in the action opposing housing perks for politicians and cost-of-living issues.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday canceled a planned trip to China as days of protests spread further outside the capital Jakarta, with several regional parliament buildings set ablaze.

Prabowo had been due to attend a "Victory Day" parade in China on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two following Japan's formal surrender.

Jakarta – Social media platform TikTok announced on Saturday that it has temporarily suspended its live feature in Indonesia for "a few days" because of violent protests after the death of a man hit by a police vehicle.

Harumbi Prastya Hidayahningrum, Ricki Putra Harahap, Hendro D Situmorang, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday announced sweeping measures to address public anger after violent protests erupted across Indonesia, pledging accountability in a police brutality case and backing reforms to rein in lawmakers' benefits.

Harumbi Prastya Hidayahningrum, Jakarta – The violent protests and looting that rocked Jakarta in recent days involved three distinct clusters of actors, ranging from students and labor groups to opportunistic youths and anarchists, according to an intelligence analyst from the University of Indonesia.

Iman Rahman Cahyadi, Jakarta – Indonesia's Nasdem Party suspended lawmakers Ahmad Sahroni and Nafa Urbach from its parliamentary faction after remarks deemed offensive to the public triggered nationwide protests, party chairman Surya Paloh announced on Sunday.

Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Indonesia's major political parties moved on Sunday to support the suspension of controversial parliamentary perks, including a Rp 50 million ($3,000) monthly housing allowance, as public anger over lawmakers' privileges boiled over into nationwide protests.

Addin Anugrah Siwi, Wawan Kurniawan, Jakarta – A wave of violent unrest over parliamentary perks and political discontent swept through Jakarta and surrounding areas this weekend, with mobs looting the homes of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and several lawmakers.

Antara, Jakarta – The Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) Ministry on Saturday denied imposing restrictions on media coverage of ongoing nationwide protests, as TikTok moved to suspend its livestreaming feature in the country amid escalating violence.

Associated Press, Makassar – An angry mob set fire to a local parliament building in Makassar, South Sulawesi, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized, officials said on Saturday.

The blaze began late Friday. Television reports showed the provincial council building ablaze overnight, causing the area to turn an eerie orange color.

Johnny Johan Sompotan, Andrew Tito, Jakarta – The homes of Indonesian lawmakers Uya Kuya and Eko Patrio were looted on Saturday night as unrest over parliamentary pay and benefits continued to engulf Jakarta and spread to other cities across the country.

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – The Independent Journalists Alliance (AJI) Jakarta has launched the results of the 2025 Fair Wages Survey for Journalists in the Jabodetabek (Greater Jakarta) area. The AJI survey results indicate that the fair wage for journalists this year is Rp9.1 million per month, an increase from the previous fair wage of Rp8.3 million.

Bandung – A demonstration in front of the Gedung Sate building in Bandung on Friday August 29 turned chaotic after protesters succeeded in breaking through the main gate to the West Java provincial government building.

Juan Ardya Guardiola, Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia's top security officials on Saturday appealed for calm as violent protests in Jakarta stretched into their fifth day and began spilling into other cities.

Fabiola Dianira, Denpasar – A demonstration in front of the Bali Regional Police Headquarters (Mapolda), which ended in chaos, has now shifting to the Bali Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).

That demonstration also grew heated when the protesters began to throw stones and tried to set two police cars on fire.

Iqbal Muhtarom, Jakarta – Hundreds of people swarmed the residence of Ahmad Sahroni, a legislator from the NasDem Party and member of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I, in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2025.

Jakarta – When it comes to education, no one should doubt President Prabowo Subianto's commitment. Not a year into the job, he has launched several initiatives aimed at strengthening the national education system.

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani offered little explanation when asked why she and other lawmakers did not meet with demonstrators outside the Parliament complex, a decision widely blamed for sparking riots.

Kediri – The Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building and a police station in Kediri, East Java, were set on fire by unknown individuals on Saturday evening August 30. The fires appeared to be blazing brightly with flames soaring high into the sky.

Agencies, Jakarta – Protesters set ablaze regional representative council (DPRD) buildings in three provinces during continuing demonstrations on Saturday, a day after three people were killed in violence that has presented a major test for President Prabowo Subianto.

Simon Selly – A student demonstration in Kupang city, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), took place in front of the NTT Regional Police Headquarters on Saturday evening August 30. During the demonstration, the crowd voiced their aspirations regarding a number of national and local issues.

Jakarta – Three people died after the Makassar Regional House of Representative (DPRD) offices in South Sulawesi caught fire during a protest against the national House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday night August 29.

The number of victims has been confirmed by the head of the Makassar City Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) Dahyal.

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – A group of protesters once again gathered in front of the main gate of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2025. By 01:30 PM. local time, traffic along Gatot Subroto Street, South Jakarta, had begun to clog as the crowd swelled near the parliament complex.

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – Zulkifli, the father of Affan Kurniawan, admitted that his family had received an outpouring of donations, assistance, and cash from various groups after his son was killed in an accident involving a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) tactical vehicle on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Yet, he stressed, no amount of wealth could replace his son.

Andrew Tito, Jakarta – Jakarta's bus rapid transit operator TransJakarta suspended all services on Saturday after seven bus stations were vandalized or set on fire during a week of violent protests in the capital.

Ilona Estherina, Jakarta – The tactical vehicles owned by the Police Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) have come under scrutiny following the death of an online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver during a protest on Thursday night, August 27, 2025. Several civil organizations have delved into the budget for the procurement of security equipment by the Indonesian National Police (Polri).

Andrea Arshirena Hosana, Dayat, Jakarta – Violent unrest in Indonesia's capital escalated on Friday night and early Saturday, with police stations and public facilities targeted in sporadic acts of vandalism following days of protests that turned violent.

Adil Al Hasan, Jakarta – The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) weakened by 0.36 percent amidst protests in various cities. At the close of trading on Friday, August 29, 2025, the IHSG was at 7,830.4, down from 7,858.8 the previous week.

Septia Ryanthie, Solo – The building of the Solo Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) in Central Java, Indonesia, was set ablaze by protesters on Friday night, August 29, 2025, following a demonstration earlier in the day at the Regional Police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) Cavalry Battalion C Pelopor headquarters in Solo.

Pribadi Wicaksono (Kontributor), Jakarta – The turmoil due to the protest at the Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Police Headquarters on Friday night, August 29, 2025, did not affect the situation in the Malioboro area. According to Tempo's observation, the area, which is the main destination for tourists visiting Yogyakarta, appeared crowded and conducive.