AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Child Protection: Indonesia says 3 in 5 children falsify their age to access social media, complicating enforcement of new child-safety rules that rely on platform-run age checks. Connectivity Push: The government is accelerating internet expansion to hit an average 100 Mbps target within two years, urging operators to invest in fiber and fixed broadband plus satellite support for remote areas. SIM Registration Reform: Telecom operators broadly back biometric SIM registration to curb online fraud, but want the facial verification fee lowered to keep services affordable. MSME Tax Certainty: Officials confirm income tax incentives for MSMEs remain in place, with turnover up to Rp500 million still exempt, as long as businesses keep proper revenue records. Climate Governance Debate: Indonesia is considering a new independent climate body modeled on the UK’s expert commission, but environmentalists question whether it will truly improve governance. Waste & Fire Safety: A probe into a major landfill fire in Jatiwaringin, Tangerang, will start after firefighting ends, with officials saying the hotspot was outside the controlled disposal zone. Regional Diplomacy: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong will visit Jakarta on July 6 for the annual leaders’ retreat with President Prabowo, focusing on expanding cooperation beyond trade into green energy, AI, and digital connectivity.
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