AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfires & Haze Response: President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a major escalation against Borneo’s forest and land fires, sending an extra 1,500 troops and six helicopters, while warning companies over land clearing by fire; authorities are investigating four firms in West Kalimantan and say licenses could be revoked if wrongdoing is proven. Regional Fallout: Malaysia is urging ASEAN to act together on transboundary haze as smoke from Kalimantan worsens air quality, with schools affected in Sarawak. Hotspot Monitoring: BMKG reports 11,869 hotspots in East Kalimantan (Aug 1–21), warning the dry-season peak could push numbers higher in September–October. Earthquake Update: The Flores quake death toll has climbed to 87, with about 13,000 displaced and thousands sheltering in camps. Indonesia–China Ties: Prabowo met China’s Wang Yi and Dong Jun, calling for deeper strategic cooperation, while Indonesia and China also agreed to a working group on communications, digital affairs, tech transfer and AI. Sports: Indonesia opened the AVC Women’s Championship with a 3–0 win over Kazakhstan.
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