"Subianto dismissed Gunawan after violent demonstrations swept across the Southeast Asian nation in late August, leaving 10 people dead. Anger over the faltering economy erupted into full-blown violence following reports that politicians received a $3,000 housing allowance on top of their salaries a perk equal to between 10 and 20 times Indonesia's monthly minimum wage, depending on the region. The unrest spread when a motorcycle delivery driver, 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, was struck and killed by a police vehicle during protests in the capital Jakarta."
"Subianto's decision to install Chaniago as senior security minister signals the start of his bid to reconsolidate power by replacing underperforming ministers in key positions. He has appointed former generals to key posts and deployed the military for various tasks, including handling street protests, implementing free school meals and food security initiatives, manufacturing medicines and seizing palm oil plantations for a new state-owned firm."
President Prabowo Subianto named retired general Djamari Chaniago coordinating minister for politics and security, replacing Budi Gunawan. Violent demonstrations in late August left 10 people dead and prompted the dismissal of Gunawan and four other ministers. The unrest erupted over the faltering economy and revelations that politicians received a $3,000 housing allowance, a perk equal to 10–20 times regional monthly minimum wages. Protests intensified after a motorcycle delivery driver, 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, was struck and killed by a police vehicle in Jakarta. Subianto has moved to reconsolidate power by appointing former generals and deploying the military for protests, social programs, medicine manufacturing and seizing palm oil plantations. Chaniago was a member of the Officers Council of Honor formed in 1998 amid a kidnapping investigation.
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