AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño & Water Crisis in Borneo: In Penyeladi village on Borneo, months without rain have left the Kapuas river dangerously low, forcing families to buy unsafe water as peatland degradation worsens drought impacts. Ferry Disaster Probe: Indonesia’s police are investigating the Virgo Transport 8 captain after the Java Sea capsizing; confirmed deaths now stand at 78 with 57 still missing, as investigators reconstruct events and assess responsibility. Volcano Safety Update: Mount Marapi erupted again in West Sumatra (Oct 1), recorded on seismographs; authorities keep it at Level II and bar people within a 3-kilometer radius of the Verbeek Crater. Tourism Demand Signals: Indonesia’s tourism data shows Malaysians as the biggest source of foreign visitors in August, up 28.95% year-on-year, while Indonesia also remains a top outbound choice for Malaysians. Travel Infrastructure (East Java): East Java earmarks Rp 6 billion to improve the Bulusan ferry pier in Banyuwangi and connect it to larger LCM piers to ease holiday traffic. Culture & Events: Borneo Jazz Festival returns for its 20th edition (Dec 4–5) in Miri city centre, with Pullman Miri Waterfront as official venue.
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