AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFree Meals Crisis: Nearly 2,000 Indonesian students and teachers fell ill in suspected food poisoning outbreaks tied to President Prabowo’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program across Central Java, East Java, West Sumatra, Aceh and South Sulawesi, with no deaths reported and authorities investigating. Wildfire Response: Indonesia is stepping up wildfire control for the future capital Nusantara, coordinating a multi-stakeholder rapid response unit to extinguish fires, build barriers, and wet/cool affected areas. Peatland Fire Innovation: South Kalimantan police-backed teams are testing a plant-based peatland-cooling liquid to smother underground embers, with calls for patent protection and wider production. Volcano Watch: Anak Krakatau continues erupting, spewing rocks and volcanic ash and prompting monitoring and light ashfall reports along parts of Banten’s coast. GovTech Push: Luhut says GovTech data integration could cut misdirected social aid from 77.6% to below 10%, with a single digital ID planned by end-2026. ASEAN-US Ties: Prabowo met US envoys to strengthen bilateral and regional cooperation. Vocational Training: Indonesia opened registration for the fifth batch of national vocational training via Skillhub, targeting job seekers and laid-off workers.
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