Nationwide protests in Indonesia have escalated, with reports of property damage including the burning of Uya Kuya's house and the Tegalsari Police Station in Surabaya. The Grahadi State Building in Surabaya was also reportedly burned by the masses. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the police and military chiefs to take firm action against the anarchic elements of the protests. The unrest has led to a cancellation of President Subianto's planned trip to China. Amidst the escalating chaos, Brimob (Mobile Brigade Corps) truck convoys have been observed leading towards Bekasi. In Surabaya, Marines were deployed to assist in managing the crowds near the Grahadi Building, equipped with crowd control tools. There are also unconfirmed reports of demonstrators seizing tear gas from the police and police firing tear gas at crowds in areas like Jalan Tunjungan and Jalan Basuki Rahmat. One report claims that police "shot bullets" even if they were rubber bullets when entering dormitories. Further reports indicate that a provocateur arrested in Jakarta on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the Pejompongan area, was identified as Major Infantry Sudi Suwarno, a member of the TNI Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS). Suwarno was reportedly found with a valid member card and a SIG SAUER P224 SAS pistol. The PDI-P and Gerindra factions in the Indonesian Parliament have proposed halting housing allowances and other facilities for board members due to ethical concerns and public economic difficulties. Additionally, the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has released a video stating their readiness for war against the Indonesian Army, displaying various firearms including U.S.-made M16A1 rifles and Chinese-made AK-2000P rifles. There are also claims of police brutality, including an incident where riot police allegedly attacked an ambulance and medical workers in Surakarta. Social media platforms like Instagram Live and TikTok Live have reportedly experienced disruptions. The situation remains tense, with numerous social media posts documenting the ongoing unrest and calls for safety.
