AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefense & Sovereignty: Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier, Giuseppe Garibaldi, is set to arrive Sept 20, 2026, with crew training in Italy and Lampung prepared as a home port. Anti-Corruption & Public Funds: Finance minister Anwar Ibrahim defended KWAP’s RM163.4m eFishery investment in parliament, saying the process was professional and independent, while lawmakers face the next step of scrutiny after the fraud case. Digital Infrastructure: The Batam–Singapore Nongsa–Changi undersea cable has landed, promising faster connectivity and boosting ASEAN digital links. Education Policy: The Education Ministry plans to roll out Integrated National Schools at 17 locations this year using “transition classrooms,” aiming for wider expansion through 2029. Food & Drought Response: Central Java farmers are set to receive 7,000 water pumps as drought risk looms, alongside seed and equipment support. Economy & Industry: Indonesia pushes AI as a growth engine—targeting a 600bn-USD digital economy with ASEAN’s digital framework—and also moves to create a legal basis for Red and White Village Cooperatives to channel subsidized goods and food aid. Regional Aviation: Sarawak-owned AirBorneo will launch Kuching–Singapore flights July 22 and expand to Jakarta within two months, while keeping rural service obligations in Sarawak and Sabah.
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