AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire Haze: Fires have turned skies orange across Indonesia and sent toxic smoke into Singapore, Malaysia and East Timor, where schools have closed. Indonesia reports 277,075 respiratory infections linked to the crisis. Firefighting and Accountability: President Prabowo has approved offers of foreign assistance, with technical talks underway, as Indonesia deploys thousands of personnel and tries dry-ice cloud seeding. Police have named nine palm-oil companies as suspects in fires; Singapore is also examining whether to pursue legal action against firms responsible for haze. Bali Fuel Shortage: Hundreds protested after hours-long queues formed at Denpasar gas stations. Pertamina blamed delivery delays, while residents said the disruption was hurting families and businesses. Economy: Indonesia reported a US$7.25 billion trade surplus for January–August, with exports up 4.74% year on year. The government says fires have not disrupted staple-food supplies or caused significant price rises.
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