Dhaka, Sept. 18 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday named retired Gen. Djamari Chaniago as the new coordinating minister for politics and security, moving to stabilize his Cabinet after violent protests left 10 people dead last month.

Chaniago, 77, replaces Budi Gunawan, who was removed earlier this month without an immediate successor, fueling days of speculation. Gunawan's dismissal followed nationwide demonstrations that erupted in late August over lawmakers receiving a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah ($3,075) - nearly 10 times Jakarta's minimum wage. The unrest intensified after the death of ride-hailing driver Affan Kurniawan, who was struck by a police vehicle.

The protests, among the toughest test...