Indonesia’s Prabowo scraps China trip, TikTok halts live feed amid protests
Summary
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto canceled a trip to China due to violent protests in Indonesia. The protests began over lawmakers’ pay and intensified after a police vehicle hit and killed a motorcycle rider. TikTok stopped its live feature in Indonesia due to the violence.Key Facts
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto canceled his trip to China amid protests.
- At least three people died in a parliament building arson attack in Makassar.
- Protests started over lawmakers’ monthly housing allowance, which many consider excessive.
- The protests became more intense after a motorcycle rider was killed by a police vehicle.
- TikTok, a social media platform, suspended its live feature in Indonesia, citing violence.
- Fires and looting occurred at regional parliament buildings in several provinces.
- The protests have spread to multiple cities, including actions in Jakarta and Bali.
- Indonesia's government called for calm, but protests are set to continue.
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