AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoAnti-Corruption Protests: Thousands of Indonesians marched on the DPR in Jakarta demanding harsher punishment for corrupt officials, with riot police holding the crowd behind locked gates and clashes reported after nightfall, as lawmakers face pressure to pass an asset-seizure bill by Dec. 15. 2027 Budget Push: Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Indonesia will keep the 2027 state budget “prudent and sustainable,” targeting Rp3,426 trillion in revenue and tighter spending quality while keeping deficits and debt within safe limits. Wildfire Fallout: BMKG warned of rain, haze and reduced visibility across major cities, as smoke from ongoing fires continues to disrupt health and daily life. Defense & Technology: Indonesia is pushing for technology transfers tied to the handover of Italy’s aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, while a lawmaker urged direct learning for sailors and engineers. ASEAN Skills Mobility: Indonesia proposed expanding ASEAN’s mutual recognition of worker skills to boost regional job mobility as AI and the green transition reshape labor needs. Volcano Update: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted, sending an ash plume about 1 km high and keeping the area around the volcano under alert restrictions. Regional Connectivity: Batik Air plans direct Batam–Penang flights from Oct 18, three times a week, aiming to draw more Indonesian tourists into Penang.
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