AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBank Indonesia Shake-Up: Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has resigned early, with Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti stepping in as acting governor while the government starts the legal process to pick a permanent successor—raising fresh questions about central bank independence as the rupiah stays under pressure. Free Meals Crackdown: Indonesia’s nutrition agency permanently shut 833 kitchens tied to the free nutritious meal program after hygiene, sanitation and food-quality failures, redirecting meals to compliant sites. Trade Tensions: Indonesia is watching the US Section 301 forced-labor tariffs closely; analysts say near-term export impacts may be muted by exemptions, but risks remain for exporters across the region. Drought & Food Security Push: The government is sending teams to learn from China’s agritech and governance for transmigration areas, focusing on irrigation, land use and mechanization to lift productivity. Public Safety & Crime: Police named seven suspects after a deadly clash in Central Jakarta, splitting the probe into vandalism and fatal assault. Environment & Jobs: Bali’s waste-to-energy plant is set to cut emissions and create 1,200 green jobs, with full operations targeted for end-2027. Health Watch: Indonesia says hepatitis B risk remains high for adults despite strong infant immunisation gains.
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