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Batam

Floods, extreme weather, drive up grocery prices in various regions
Society 3 months ago

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Floods, extreme weather, drive up grocery prices in various regions

Supply disruptions of various types of chilies and vegetables have increased the prices in Batam following the flooding in the northern part of Sumatra.
Batam FTZ status prevents local MSMEs entering national market
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Batam FTZ status prevents local MSMEs entering national market

Goods, including non-commercial ones, shipped from Batam have to pay high taxes to enter Indonesian customs area.
German, US chip investors urge faster permits for Batam facilities
Economy 3 months ago

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German, US chip investors urge faster permits for Batam facilities

Quantum Luminous Indonesia president director Walter Grieves said the plan was to commence the semiconductor project at the start of 2026.
Batam's Batu Ampar congested as 759 e-waste containers disrupt cargo traffic
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Batam's Batu Ampar congested as 759 e-waste containers disrupt cargo traffic

Three recycling companies importing the containers have yet to reexport the electronic waste to the United States as the state of origin because there are concerns they would lose their sources of raw materials.
Batam requests emergency status over garbage crisis
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Batam requests emergency status over garbage crisis

A sanction from the Environment ministry has forced Batam city administration to only use smaller section of its Telaga Pungkur final dumping site.
Batam customs uncovers new ways to smuggle drugs from Malaysia
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Batam customs uncovers new ways to smuggle drugs from Malaysia

The contraband was hidden in the anus of suspect MM, the customs office said, adding that it was a new, daring way to smuggle drugs.
Malaysia returns 10 fishermen from Riau, four from Riau Islands
Archipelago 3 months ago

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Malaysia returns 10 fishermen from Riau, four from Riau Islands

Malaysia has repatriated a total of 14 fishermen from the Indonesian provinces of Riau and Riau Islands for unintentionally crossing into its waters in the past two months. 
Always on call: How firefighters won the public’s heart
Society 3 months ago

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Always on call: How firefighters won the public’s heart

From rescuing trapped cats to catching pythons and retrieving lost phones, firefighters in Indonesia have become unlikely everyday heroes: a rare public service people trust and love.
Batam authorities arrest 25 over alleged illegal import of used clothes
Archipelago 4 months ago

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Batam authorities arrest 25 over alleged illegal import of used clothes

As demand persists, used clothing continues to enter the country through illegal channels, driven by weak oversight and a lack of clear sanctions for violators.
Riau Islands policemen detained for allegedly extorting local businessman
Archipelago 4 months ago

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Riau Islands policemen detained for allegedly extorting local businessman

Budi added that THS demanded Rp 1 billion (US$59,810) to halt the investigation, but he was able to pay only Rp 300 million. THS then allegedly demanded an additional Rp 50 million per month as a “security fund.”
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