Jakarta: Indonesia increased security after six deaths in protests over lawmakers’ housing allowances, nearly 10 times Jakarta’s minimum wage.

Unrest turned violent after a police van hit 21-year-old delivery driver Affan Kurniawan, spreading from Jakarta to other cities.

Even after President Prabowo withdrew the housing policy, widespread discontent remains. 

Looting and attacks on lawmakers’ homes have occurred, and police are patrolling with checkpoints and snipers. Schools and offices shifted online, while some protests were canceled.

Deaths were reported in Makassar and Yogyakarta, including student Rheza Sendy Pratama. Investigations into police misconduct are underway, and TikTok suspended its live feature amid unrest.