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View all search resultsThe 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.
Many of the undocumented workers take up freelance or short-term jobs in Malaysia before returning to Indonesia prior to the expiry of their visa-free stay. After spending only a few days in border areas, they re-enter Malaysia under the visa exemption scheme, repeating the cycle.
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