AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGlobal Health: Indonesia has nominated Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin to lead the WHO, saying his bid would strengthen developing countries’ influence in global health. Wildfires and Haze: The government is keeping 50 helicopters ready, but thick smoke is limiting flights as crews focus on Tanjung Puting National Park and other fire zones. Prabowo has ordered extra protection for orangutan habitat, while Indonesia plans to expand its forest ranger force to 70,000. Haze has also delayed flights in Papua. Local Business: Four new policies aim to give small businesses and cooperatives greater access to mining permits, community oil wells and energy-sector contracts. Separately, a Yogyakarta tempeh maker has ramped up production to supply the Free Nutritious Meals program. Jakarta Transport: The capital plans to bring boat services under TransJakarta by June 2027, with possible air transport expansion also under study. Egypt Ties: Prabowo and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi agreed to deepen cooperation, with a target of $5 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
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