AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel-Subsidy Crackdown: Malaysia’s Domestic Trade ministry is drafting tighter rules under the Control of Supplies Act to curb fleet-card misuse in the SKDS/SKPS fuel subsidy system, after 223 cards were blocked since 2023 for alleged diesel/petrol leakage and embezzlement. Middle East Economic Risk: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi escalated the rhetoric, arguing the US is absorbing the real economic costs of the conflict via higher yields, debt and household borrowing stress, as Strait of Hormuz disruption keeps energy prices in focus. Somalia Governance Shock: Puntland’s vice president said Somalia lacks a legitimate federal government, while Puntland’s president left Mogadishu after talks failed—raising uncertainty for an economy the World Bank says is already slowed by political crisis. Trade Diplomacy: China and the US agreed to set up trade and investment councils and discussed tariff and agricultural steps after Xi-Trump talks, while China’s commerce ministry called outcomes “positive.” Inflation Pressure Elsewhere: Nigeria’s inflation hit 15.69% in April, prompting business groups to urge faster FX stabilization and reform follow-through. Disaster Funding: South Africa classified six provinces as national disaster areas after severe weather, unlocking repair and recovery money subject to strict approvals.
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