AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHajj Update: Indonesian pilgrims reached Mina for the stoning ritual as officials warn extreme heat is the biggest risk, urging elderly and those with health limits to delegate parts of the walk. Energy Transition Pressure: The Iran war is pushing parts of Asia to rethink coal phase-outs as LNG supply risks and higher gas prices strain electricity systems. Gold Watch: Gold is wobbling as rate-cut hopes fade, but banks still trim forecasts only slightly and expect bullion to recover later in 2026. Inclusive Planning Gap: A SMERU study says vulnerable groups in several Indonesian provinces are still underrepresented in regional planning forums, calling for stronger gender and social inclusion in decision-making. Tourism Quality Push: VP Gibran says the government will keep improving tourism safety, comfort, sustainability and “authentic” experiences, highlighting the Bali & Beyond Travel Fair. Workers’ Rights: The ICJ advisory opinion backs the right to strike as protected under key international labor rules, a win relevant to Indonesia and many ratifying countries. Environment & Justice: Coverage revisits the ongoing suffering of Lapindo mudflow survivors two decades on, with calls for accountability and fair compensation. Health for Kids: Indonesia’s routine eye screening push targets early detection, as many children still reach school with untreated vision problems. ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN leaders plan a commemorative summit with Russia’s Putin in June, underscoring the bloc’s balancing act amid major-power tensions.
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