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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jakarta – Protests erupted across several cities on Friday in anger at the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle, as officers responded with tear gas and the president called for calm.

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.

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.

Agencies, Jakarta – At least three people were killed by a fire allegedly started by protesters at the Makassar City Council in South Sulawesi, after rallies erupted on Friday across the country triggered by the killing of an online ride-hailing driver who was run over by a police tactical vehicle the day prior.

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.

Shinta Maharani, Jakarta – Indonesian students in Sydney, Australia, confronted members of Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR) during their working visit and tour, amid widespread demonstrations protesting lawmakers' allowances.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 – 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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 – Hundreds of online motorcycle taxi drivers (ojol) in Yogyakarta staged a demonstration on Friday, August 29, 2025, to mourn and demand justice for their colleague, Affan Kurniawan, who was killed after being run over by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) armored vehicle in Pejompongan, Jakarta, the night before.

Intan Setiawanty, Jakarta – Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri, Jakarta Metro Police Chief, faced the anger of online motorcycle taxi drivers (ojol) during the funeral of Affan Kurniawan at Karet Bivak Cemetery, Central Jakarta, on Friday.

Affan, an ojol driver, was killed the previous night after being run over by a Brimob tactical vehicle during a protest in Jakarta.

Yudono Yanuar, Jakarta – A Grab online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver was killed when he was crushed by a tactical vehicle (barracuda) of the Jakarta Metro Jaya Police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) during a protest demanding the dissolution of the House of Representatives (DPR), which ended in chaos on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Here is the chronology of the incident:

Sita Planasari, Jakarta – On Friday, August 29, 2025, several international media outlets reported on mass protests in Jakarta that ended tragically with the death of online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver Affan Kurniawan. He was run over by an 11-ton police tactical vehicle on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Ayuningtias Puji Lestari, Palangka Raya – A demonstration held in front of the Central Kalimantan Regional Police Headquarters (Mapolda) has continued until Friday evening August 29. Several participants were injured during the action. Police have been urged to take responsibility and refrain from repressive actions.

Violent antigovernment protests against a range of cost-of-living issues have roiled Indonesia, and anger boiled over after the killing of a motorcycle taxi driver who was hit by a police vehicle during a demonstration in the capital, Jakarta.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) has urged the police to release individuals arrested during labor and anti-parliament protests that occurred at various locations from August 28-29, 2025.

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Thousands of protestors continue their attempt to break through the parliament complex gate well into Friday night, August 29, 2025. The protest today, which escalated after the death of Affan Kurniawan, a ride-share driver who was run over by a police mobile brigade car, has been ongoing since 03:00 p.m. local time.

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto called on the public to remain vigilant against groups seeking to create unrest following the death of an online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver who was crushed by a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) tactical vehicle during a protest in Jakarta.

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – A commotion erupted on Otista Raya Street in Bidara Cina, East Jakarta, as police clashed with demonstrators early Friday morning. The protest was a continuation of a demonstration at the Parliamentary Complex the day before.

Duncan Graham – Why did the Jakarta student riots of 1998 succeed in ousting President Soeharto while this week's public displays of outrage seem doomed to fail?

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The Student Executive Body Alliance of Indonesia (BEM SI) is urging the public to take to the streets to protest the police force's brutality in dealing with the demonstration at the House of Representatives (DPR) building on Thursday, August 28, 2025.