President Prabowo Subianto shelves planned trip to China amid intensifying demonstrations
In recent days, protests in Indonesia have continued unabated, with demonstrators taking to the streets in various cities across the country to voice their discontent over issues such as police brutality and lawmakers' allowances.
Initially sparked by the death of a motorbike driver who was hit by a police car near parliament in Jakarta, the protests have gained momentum and spread to other cities. The ongoing demonstrations were the reason behind the cancellation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's planned visit to China, scheduled for a "Victory Parade" commemorating the end of World War II and Japan's formal surrender on September 3.
The protests have been demanding pay rises for parliamentarians and increased spending on education. However, the tensions have escalated, with violent clashes erupting between police and demonstrators in several cities, including Jakarta. Three people were tragically killed in a fire at the parliament building in Makasar, adding to the growing unrest.
The government has attributed anti-government sentiment to disinformation spread on social media, including TikTok. In response, the authorities have called on representatives of social media platforms to increase content moderation and disable the live streaming feature.
President Subianto has apologised to the Chinese government for his inability to attend the invitation to the ceremony in Beijing. In a statement, his spokesperson, Prasetyo Hadi, said that the President wishes to continue monitoring the situation in Indonesia and seek the best solutions.
Meanwhile, tensions soar in Indonesia as the protests continue, leading to the setting of fire to regional parliament buildings in three provinces: West Nusa Tenggara, Pekalongan town in Central Java, and Cirebon in West Java. Tear gas was used against demonstrators in Bali.
This is the first major challenge to the Subianto government, which has been in power for less than a year. The government faces a critical juncture, as it seeks to address the root causes of the protests and restore peace and stability in the country. The name of the person who will directly oversee the situation in Indonesia and seek solutions is not explicitly stated in the provided search results.
As the situation in Indonesia continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the demands of the protesters and address the underlying issues that have led to the ongoing unrest. The international community will be closely watching developments in Indonesia, as the country navigates this challenging period in its history.
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