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View all search resultsRiau-Islands
Archipelago 2 days ago
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Police solve three Batam theft cases targeting public equipment
Acting on tips from the public, the Riau Islands Police have solved three separate cases of theft targeting municipal equipment, netting six suspects and two fences, with one suspect still at large, who face maximum sentences of between four and seven years if convicted.
Archipelago 3 days ago
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Worshippers celebrate Easter in solemn, joyous atmosphere
Easter celebrations took place in Batam while pilgrims flocked to Larantuka in East Nusa Tenggara to participate in the Semana Santa procession, a 500-year-old tradition dating back to the era of Portuguese rule.
Archipelago 1 week 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 1 week 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 2 weeks 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.
