1. Protests against the Indonesian government's economic policies have escalated, with demonstrations starting over lawmakers' pay and escalating due to a police incident that resulted in a death.
2. The protests have led to destruction of public facilities, including a regional parliament building being set ablaze in Makassar, resulting in at least four deaths.
3. In response to the unrest, President Prabowo Subianto has cancelled his visit to China, and the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta is advising Japanese nationals living in Indonesia to avoid unnecessary outings.
2. The protests have led to destruction of public facilities, including a regional parliament building being set ablaze in Makassar, resulting in at least four deaths.
3. In response to the unrest, President Prabowo Subianto has cancelled his visit to China, and the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta is advising Japanese nationals living in Indonesia to avoid unnecessary outings.
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Summary
Indonesian protests over government economic policies have intensified, starting as demonstrations against lawmakers' pay but escalating due to a fatal police incident. Destruction of public facilities followed, including the burning down of a regional parliament building in Makassar, resulting in