AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGraft Verdict: Indonesia’s Central Jakarta Corruption Court sentenced former education minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim (Gojek co-founder) to 10 years in prison over the Chromebook laptop procurement for schools, ordering a Rp1 billion fine and Rp809.59 billion restitution (with extra jail time if unpaid), in a case tied to alleged favoritism toward Google and Rp1.56 trillion in state losses. Prisoner Transfer Talks: Indonesia and Malaysia reached an understanding in principle on key terms for a prisoner transfer pact, with Indonesia citing the large number of Indonesians held in Malaysia’s system. Digital Child Safety Debate: A new report on social media rules for minors says blanket bans are hard to enforce and can backfire, while Indonesia is cited among countries using stricter age-based restrictions. Air Travel Change: AirAsia will stop direct Singapore–Jakarta flights from July, shifting passengers to routes that transit via Kuala Lumpur. Markets Watch: Indonesia is racing to avoid an MSCI downgrade after warnings tied to market reforms, with regulators pushing transparency and accessibility to keep investor confidence. Energy & Defense: Indonesia plans to buy KF-21 jets directly from South Korea instead of local final assembly, and EV adoption is being framed as a path to more inclusive, cleaner mobility.
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