AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoWildfire crisis: Indonesia’s wildfire season is worsening as El Niño-driven heat and dryness help fires spread faster, with authorities deploying cloud seeding and firefighting aircraft and focusing on Borneo peatland hotspots. Disaster response: BNPB says aid for the NTT earthquake has been largely distributed—1,954 tons delivered from Aug 15–30—and evacuee numbers are easing as aftershocks decline. Central banking: Indonesia’s House confirms Destry Damayanti as the new Bank Indonesia governor, with a full board lineup set to steer monetary policy alongside fiscal authorities. Policy debate: A new push to join OECD and other trade pacts is being questioned as Indonesia risks “promises” without extracting value from existing deals. Language ties: Indonesia expands its Bahasa Indonesia for foreign speakers (BIPA) network in Papua New Guinea, adding more schools and exchange opportunities. Corruption & accountability: A proposal to offer amnesty to corruptors who return stolen funds sparks fresh concern that enforcement may be getting negotiable. People on the move: Indonesia’s manpower law is targeted for completion by October 2026, with protections for workers and wages among key issues.
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