Following a week of demonstrations, violence has broken out in several Indonesian cities, including Jakarta. Protesters looted the home of Finance Minister Mulyani Indrawati and other lawmakers. The mob attacked the security personnel and ransacked the house. The incident has prompted President Prabowo Subianto to cancel his upcoming trip to China.
The protests were triggered by the revelation that Indonesian lawmakers receive substantial housing allowances, exceeding the capital’s minimum wage by a significant margin. This has caused outrage among the public, who are already struggling with high inflation and unemployment. Demonstrations and clashes have been reported across the country.