Indonesia has asked phone companies to investigate whether they helped to tap the President's phone. Source: AAP
A SECOND wave of protests is expected in front of the Australian embassy in Jakarta as fallout over the spying controversy continues.
Indonesian national police have confirmed the hardline group, the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), will converge on the embassy after Friday prayers (about 1700 AEDT) to express their anger over the issue.
Authorities expect at least 500 protesters outside the building, which on Thursday was the scene of violent demonstrations.
The embassy is again expected to take precautions to protect staff.
The US embassy is also expected to be targeted on Friday.
More than 1600 police have been deployed near the two embassies and several other potential targets in the capital.
The FPI is a renowned hardline organisation, having in the past rallied in support of convicted terrorist and suspected Bali bombing mastermind Abu Bakar Bashir.
On Thursday, images of the Australian and US flags were burnt, red paint was spattered on the embassy's walls and some protesters carried a banner calling for war.
The protest became physical when police moved in to restrain a number of protesters.
Indonesians are angry over claims Australia tapped Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's phone in 2009 and have demanded Prime Minister Tony Abbott apologise for it.
On Thursday night, Mr Abbott was preparing his response to a letter from the Indonesian president seeking an apology and a full explanation.
Having pledged to respond "swiftly, fully and courteously", Mr Abbott met with the national security committee of cabinet to consider the matter.
Indonesia's former intelligence chief said the diplomatic row with Australia can be resolved with an apology from Mr Abbott.
"Just apologise and ... forgive and forget," Abdullah Mahmud Hendropriyono told the ABC on Friday.
Mr Hendropriyono admitted in a 2004 television interview that Jakarta had spied on Australia.
Meanwhile, Indonesia has halted co-operation on tackling people smuggling and the sharing of intelligence. Military exercises scheduled to take place in Darwin have also been put on hold.
Gita Wirjawan, Indonesia's trade minister, has warned his country may suspend talks on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Australia.
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