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View all search resultsOrder restored in Jakarta, Bali after weeklong nationwide unrest
The protest began in Jakarta on Aug. 25, where demonstrators protested lawmakers’ lavish housing allowances and perceived arrogance. The unrest then spread nationwide after a motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver was fatally run over by a police tactical vehicle on Thursday night during the demonstrations.
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University students protest as they demand police reform in front of the main entrance gate of the House of Representatives complex in Jakarta on September 1, 2025. (AFP/Bay Ismoyo)
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onditions in many regions have begun to stabilize after days of nationwide protests over lawmakers' lavish salaries and allegations of police brutality, though scattered demonstrations are still taking place in several cities.
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has confirmed that all activities on the island have returned to normal following a protest on Saturday at the Bali Police Headquarters and the Bali Legislative Council Office, during which police reportedly used tear gas to disperse demonstrators.
“Bali is now very safe, conducive and peaceful. We invite both domestic and international tourists to visit and enjoy its natural beauty, warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage,” he said on Tuesday.
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Despite massive unrest across the country, Bali’s tourism industry remains largely unaffected, according to Perry Markus, Secretary of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali Chapter.
"There hasn’t been a significant impact. A few hotels have reported minor cancellations, but nothing substantial," Perry said, adding that most tourist activity continues as usual.
