Jakarta Protest Turns Violent as Police Post Set Ablaze
Protests in Jakarta turned violent as demonstrators demanding an asset forfeiture law and protesting government corruption clashed with police. Public property, including a police post and vehicles, was damaged as unrest continued into the night.
Why it matters
The escalation of civil unrest in Indonesia highlights growing public dissatisfaction with government policy and corruption.
August 28, 2026 | 1:40 am SHARE URL berhasil di salin. A motorcycle is set ablaze by protesters in the Pejompongan area, Jakarta, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. The protesters had initially staged a rally in front of the legislature compound but remained on the streets afterward until nightfall. (Antara Photo/Muhammad Adimaja) Jakarta. Protesters gathered near Indonesia's parliament complex refused to disperse and continued their demonstration into Thursday night, with a police post and a motorcycle set ablaze and public facilities damaged as unrest spread to nearby streets.
The protesters had initially gathered to demand the passage of an asset forfeiture law, raise concerns over alleged corruption in the government's free nutritious meal program, and press several other demands.
Representatives of the protesters met with senior members of the House of Representatives, but parts of the crowd remained on the streets afterward.
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