The escalating protests in Indonesia have taken a violent turn, with widespread reports of looting and property damage. The home of Finance Minister Mulyani Indrawati in South Tangerang was targeted by demonstrators, who breached security and stole various items. These events led to President Prabowo Subianto canceling his planned trip to China.
The unrest was sparked by revelations that Indonesian lawmakers receive excessive housing allowances, significantly higher than the minimum wage. This has ignited public anger, especially given the prevailing economic challenges of inflation and unemployment. Protests have spread across multiple cities, including Jakarta.