AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoWildfire Haze Crisis: Indonesia’s health ministry warns 3.4 million people across seven Borneo and Sumatra provinces face respiratory risks as El Niño-fueled fires keep smoke thick, forcing school closures and pushing residents to stay indoors with masks. Protest Security in Jakarta: Ahead of Jakarta rallies, authorities say 18,504 security personnel are deployed across six zones near key sites, using a layered, humane approach to keep demonstrations orderly and protect public safety. Digital Payments Push: Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto says QRIS has reached 65.77 million users and 44.86 million merchants, with 96.68% of merchants being MSMEs, as Indonesia expands cashless trade. Forest Fire Response & Orangutan Habitat: The forestry minister reviewed wildfire efforts in East Kalimantan, stressing integrated response and weather-modification operations to protect protected wildlife. Energy & Trade Tech: Indonesia’s geospatial agency launched Piksel, a sovereign Earth observation analysis platform, to speed up mapping and monitoring using openly accessible satellite data. Business & Markets: Analysts flag tightening palm oil supply and El Niño risks as global prices may rise, while regional EV startup funding shows Singapore leading Southeast Asia with the lion’s share.
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