AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Haze: Smoke from Indonesian fires is worsening air quality in Malaysia, prompting Johor’s leader to call for an emergency ASEAN meeting and stronger action to stop open burning. Small Businesses: Indonesia plans to halve e-commerce fees for eligible local micro and small businesses by the end of October; about 42,000 sellers are being processed for the scheme. Rail Expansion: The government plans to add or reactivate 14,000 kilometres of railway by 2045, with investment estimated at Rp1,100 trillion to Rp1,200 trillion, including new routes beyond Java. Forest Policy: Indonesia says it will halt forest clearing for rice fields, amid growing pressure over fires, haze and deforestation. Security: President Prabowo urged senior military and police officers to strengthen professionalism and training to meet emerging threats, including drone warfare. Bali Courts: A Denpasar court sentenced 35 Indian nationals to prison terms of two to two-and-a-half years for involvement in an online gambling operation.
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