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Riau-Islands

Archipelago 23 hours ago

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Bintan urges agencies to distribute water as drought hits residents

A prolonged dry season has led to drought, driven not only by water scarcity but also by rampant forest and peatland fires on Bintan Island.

Archipelago 2 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 3 days ago

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Bintan declares forest fire emergency, Dumai blanketed in smoke

Efforts to extinguish fires have been hampered by a scarcity of water because of a drought caused by the long dry season in both provinces.

Archipelago 4 days 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 6 days 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.