AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFerry Disaster: Five people were found dead and 41 remain missing after the KM Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire off Madura Island, with 225 rescued as authorities continue the search; the cause is still unknown. Climate Diplomacy: Indonesia is being urged to take a more active role in global climate talks as net-zero can’t be postponed, with calls to push harder in the G20. EV Policy: The government’s plan to focus EV incentives on national brands is expected to boost domestic production and speed up the energy transition, but experts say charging infrastructure and battery supply chains must follow. Public Order vs Fear-Mongering: A presidential communications adviser warned against amplifying negative news after malls installed high perimeter fences, urging people to verify claims. Education & Local Solutions: The government is calling on university consortiums to help solve local development problems. Free Meals Crackdown: Indonesia temporarily suspended a Semarang free-meal kitchen after 707 suspected food-poisoning cases. Gold Demand: Indonesia’s gold bar and coin demand jumped 40% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by long-term investment interest amid rupiah weakness. Nusantara Update: Key judicial buildings in IKN are reported 12.41% complete, with targets set for December 2027.
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