Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday pledged the government's commitment to listening to public demands and upholding freedom of expression, amid growing unrest across Indonesia.

"To all Indonesians, please voice your aspirations peacefully. The government will listen, take note, and act," Prabowo said at a press conference at the Merdeka Palace, joined by senior officials and political party leaders.

He addressed the recent death of Affan Kurniawan, an online motorbike taxi driver killed by a police tactical vehicle during Thursday's riot, saying the National Police had launched a transparent investigation.

"Officers involved in misconduct are being investigated and undergoing ethics proceedings," he stated.

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