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Batam

Archipelago 1 day ago

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Batam Immigration admits extortion, officer sent to Nusakambangan

The Riau Islands regional office of the Immigration Directorate General has acknowledged there are indications of illegal fees being levied by officers and brokers and alleged extortion of foreign tourists at the Batam Center ferry terminal.

Archipelago 5 days ago

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Batam Immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists

Immigration authorities are investigating officers from Batam Immigration Office over reports that they have been extorting up to S$250 (US$194.50) from ASEAN passport holders in exchange for entry into Batam.

Archipelago 1 week ago

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Artists calls for stronger support for Mak Yong theater amid UNESCO bid

At present, only two troupes in the Riau Islands continue to practice Mak Yong, with just one still actively performing, placing the survival of this centuries-old art form at risk for future generations.

Archipelago 1 week ago

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Forest fires sweep Batam, threatening electrical supply, flights

The BMKG has urged regions across Indonesia to remain vigilant against forest fires amid forecasts of drier-than-normal weather this year.

Archipelago 1 week ago

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Batam mosque sets out to build highest building in Nagoya CBD

In marking Idul Fitri this year, a local mosque foundation has announced an expansion project that aims to build the tallest structure in Batam's Lubuk Baja district, more commonly known as the Nagoya central business district.

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Batam Customs impounds speedboat carrying 1.12 million illegal cigarettes

The contraband cigarettes, without excise stamps, are estimated to be worth Rp 1.66 billion (US$97.733), a potential state loss of Rp 835.5 million.

Archipelago 2 weeks ago

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Global energy crisis jacks up international ferry fares in Batam

The fuel surcharge for ferry tickets from Batam to Singapore has yet to reduce the number of passengers.

Economy 3 weeks ago

Batam economy surges 7.49% yoy in Q4 2025, outpacing provincial growth

The economy of Batam continued to show strong momentum toward the end of 2025, with economic growth reaching 7.49 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the fourth quarter (Q4), the highest among regions in Riau Islands province.