Protests involving large crowds, including students and motorcycle taxi drivers, occurred in multiple Indonesian cities on August 29th, with demonstrators converging on police headquarters in Jakarta and engaging with law enforcement. In Bandung, a building in front of the DPRD was burned by protesters after tear gas was deployed from within, and fires were also reported at the DPRD complex fence. Demonstrations also took place in Surabaya, with tear gas fired towards street vendors at Taman Apsari. The situation escalated in Central Jakarta at the Brimob Headquarters in Kwitang, where a crowd, reportedly dominated by Ojol (motorcycle taxi drivers), gathered by 14:50 WIB. By 15:20 WIB, a shield was observed at the Brimob Headquarters. Reports indicated that Brimob personnel from Kelapa Dua were heading towards Kwitang. In another incident, tear gas was fired at stations, including Karet Station. In Bandung, the demonstration on Jalan Diponegoro was ongoing at 17:00 WIB. Police reportedly fired tear gas towards street vendors in Surabaya's Taman Apsari. Students participating in demonstrations also reported being hit by police elements, with one source urging others to stay safe and keep up their spirit. Further details indicate that in front of the Regional Police in Jakarta, a confrontation occurred when a car and a police bus emerged, prompting shouts of "Killer! Killer!!" from the masses. Areas prioritized for attention were the northern waters of Karawang, Bekasi, and Indramayu, and surrounding areas, though the specific context for this prioritization was not provided in the sources.
