The policy is meant to ensure the security, safety, order and smoothness of traffic in the Riau Islands region. Read more at ...

Batam, the largest city in Riau Islands province, is an economic center with high vehicle mobility thanks to its free trade ...

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Singapore-based Sunseap Group and Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build a floating photovoltaic (PV) system on the largest reservoir in ...

Batam has struggled to attract investment, stymied by local-level dysfunctions and a lack of connections to major Indonesian cities The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) was launched in ...

If you’re planning a quick and affordable getaway from the city buzz of Singapore, a ferry ride to Batam, Indonesia, offers the perfect short escape. With its beautiful beaches, affordable spas, and ...

Indonesian electrical utility PT PLN Batam has signed an electrical purchase agreement with NeutraDC (PT Teknologi Data Infrastructure), an Indonesian data center firm, to supply power to the ...

TEMPO.CO, Batam - Business players in Batam City have complained about the recent increase in gas prices. As a result, electricity prices in industrial estates have also increased. They are worried ...

The relaxed, if slightly seedy, Indonesian resort island of Batam, known for cheap massages, golf, and duty-free liquor, has become a hotspot for Southeast Asian Salafis, who practice a fundamentalist ...

BATAM - The Batam Customs and Excise Office has acted against used apparel being imported as passenger carry-on baggage, recording 682 packages confiscated in 2025 as of Dec 8. The modus operandi is ...