AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrison Crackdown: Indonesian authorities razed luxury “villas” inside the Cibinong prison after an ombudsman probe found inmates allegedly living in apartment-like units with whisky, TVs, pools and gyms. Budget Push: President Prabowo told cabinet to maximize the 2027 APBN for welfare, social protection and infrastructure, with Finance Minister Suahasil citing revenue above Rp3,400T and spending above Rp4,100T. Digital Welfare Rollout: The Social Affairs Ministry targets 48 million families for the Perlinsos digital assistance system, with 5.7 million already registered via 298,000 agents. Energy & Industry: Indonesia moves into phase two of downstreaming—EV batteries and BESS—after Rp300.1T was realized in downstream investment in H1 2026. EV Battery Expansion: The government also set sights on EV battery and BESS growth as part of the critical minerals roadmap. Haze & Climate Warning: Malaysia blamed Indonesian wildfires for worsening regional haze and pollution, while new research warns climate change may intensify El Niño events. Food Program Update: Fish will become a mandatory MBG menu item twice a week, starting gradually. Sports Spotlight: Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi won Indonesia’s women’s speed climbing gold at the Asian Games. Data-Centre Permit Issue: West Java ordered Singapore’s BDx Data Centers to halt a major AI data-centre project over missing permits.
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