• Protests erupt in Indonesia over controversial perks for lawmakers following a deadly incident involving a police vehicle.
• President Prabowo Subianto cancels a planned trip to China to address the escalating unrest.
• At least six fatalities and numerous injuries reported as demonstrations turn violent in multiple cities.
• Prabowo announces the revocation of lawmakers’ perks in response to public outrage.
• Authorities tighten security measures, anticipating further protests and unrest.

Nationwide protests have erupted in Indonesia, sparked by public outrage over lawmakers' excessive perks and the tragic death of a 21-year-old motorcycle driver, Affan Kurniawan, who was killed when a police armored vehicle struck him during a protest. In response, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has canceled his planned trip to China, wishing to “monitor the situation directly” and seeking the best resolution to the unrest, as stated by his spokesperson AA and SCMP.

Protests began peacefully but quickly escalated into violent confrontations with police, resulting in at least six deaths and numerous injuries across multiple cities, including Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. Demonstrators set fire to government buildings and clashed with police forces, who responded with tear gas and live ammunition India Times, Al Jazeera, and Newsweek.

In a bid to quell public anger, Prabowo announced the revocation of certain privileges granted to lawmakers, including allowances that many viewed as excessive, along with a moratorium on overseas trips for parliament members. These measures are part of a broader response to the protests, which have highlighted deep economic grievances amidst rising living costs and widespread discontent against the political elite Channel News Asia and TRT Global.

Amid this turmoil, TikTok temporarily suspended its live-streaming feature in Indonesia, indicating the role of social media in the protests Al Jazeera and Channel News Asia. Increased police presence and checkpoints were noted in Jakarta as authorities brace for continued unrest, with some experts noting that without addressing the underlying economic issues, protests are likely to persist Channel News Asia and India Times.