SaralnamaOn 28 Aug 2025, protests erupted across Indonesian cities after 21-year-old ride-sharing driver Affan Kurniawan was killed by a police armored vehicle during a demonstration in Jakarta. The protests, fueled by anger over lawmakers' high allowances and rising living costs, saw clashes between police and protesters using tear gas, water cannons, and Molotov cocktails. Seven police officers were found to have violated ethics codes and are under investigation. President Prabowo Subianto and Jakarta officials expressed condolences and promised investigations. Thousands of drivers and students joined protests in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, and other cities demanding justice and better wages. The incident highlighted public frustration over low wages, high taxes, and government policies. (Updated 29 Aug 2025, 21:07 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 28 Aug 2025 , protests erupted across Indonesian cities after 21-year-old ride-sharing driver Affan Kurniawan was killed by a police armored vehicle during a demonstration in Jakarta
- The protests, fueled by anger over lawmakers' high allowances and rising living costs, saw clashes between police and protesters using tear gas, water cannons, and Molotov cocktails
- Seven police officers were found to have violated ethics codes and are under investigation