Protest blaze kills three workers


A fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia has killed at least three people, a local official said, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a man hit by a police vehicle.

South-East Asia’s biggest economy was rocked by protests in major cities including the capital Jakarta on Friday after footage spread of a motorcycle taxi driver being run over by a police tactical vehicle in earlier rallies against low wages and financial perks for lawmakers.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Indonesia

Next In Aseanplus News

Endangered Sunda slow loris rescued from Singapore's HDB block near Sin Ming
Sultan of Brunei leaves hospital following successful knee surgery
MIC hasn't left BN, says Zambry
Singapore proposes Asean-first mechanism to trace scam calls across borders
Ex-TVB star Fiona Leung, 60, says she doesn't mind having wrinkles, grey hair
Thai Constitutional Court clears Phumtham, Tawee in Senate probe
Fahmi: Malaysia's economy remains strong, continues to be the focus of foreign investors
Kerala High Court denies bail to former TDB president Padmakumar, two others in Sabarimala gold loot case
‘No room for refusal’: Hong Kong professionals brace for tough calls under child abuse law
Rare sambar deer likely hit by vehicle dies of injuries near Singapore's Dairy Farm area

Others Also Read