AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBudget 2027 Focus: Malaysia’s Finance Ministry aide says the Oct 9 budget will target cost-of-living relief for middle- and lower-income groups, with STR and SARA set to be strengthened. Energy & Inflation Watch: Bank Negara Malaysia kept the overnight policy rate at 2.75%, citing contained inflation and export-led growth, while warning West Asia risks could push supply costs higher. Fuel Security: Malaysia says fuel supplies remain stable through year-end despite tighter global conditions, with elevated oil prices likely for 2–3 years. Aviation Disruption: Indonesia suspended flights at multiple airports after Mount Anak Krakatoa ash disrupted Jakarta operations, affecting thousands of passengers. Trade & Industry: Indonesia’s trade minister urged pet food makers to scale up local production and use trade deals to expand exports. Regional Finance: Afreximbank says Algeria’s Intra-African Trade Fair boosted deal momentum, with signed deals nearing $50bn. Geopolitics: Qatar, Saudi Arabia and others condemned Israeli officials’ calls for forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Markets: Global stocks ended mixed as stronger US jobs data revived rate worries and oil stayed volatile. Security & Diplomacy: Russia’s deputy foreign minister said a Russia-US-China trilateral summit is possible, but depends on agenda substance. Human Impact: A 21-year-old Indian student’s river clean-up has gone global after Ocean Cleanup founder Boyan Slat invited him to join.
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