TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – In recent months, the number of foreign tourists from Singapore and Malaysia visiting Batam City, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia, has increased. This area is relatively close to tourist destinations between the two countries. Dilla, a Batam resident who works in the Nagoya area, said that several malls have recently been busy with foreign … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Vacationing in Singapore from Batam remains a popular choice for tourists. Fast access, affordable costs, and travel convenience make the Batam to Singapore route a favorite, especially for those seeking a one-day trip abroad. By sea, the journey from Batam to Singapore takes approximately 40 minutes. Round-trip ferry ticket prices from Batam to Singapore have … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The 2026 Isra Mi’raj long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travelers to explore spiritual landmarks. Beyond its reputation for shopping and culinary delights, Batam has emerged as a compelling destination for religious tourism, featuring everything from sleek modern architecture to houses of worship steeped in Chinese cultural heritage. Here are four recommended mosques … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Batam – Batam, located in the Riau Islands, Indonesia, now boasts a new international port: the Gold Coast International Ferry Terminal Bengkong. Officially opened on Monday afternoon, April 14, 2025, the port is expected to boost the influx of foreign tourists to the city. The inauguration ceremony, held in front of the port on … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian government will designate Rempang as a transmigration area, integrating it into the Batam, Rempang, and Galang (Barelang) Transmigration Area. Minister of Transmigration Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara stated that President Prabowo Subianto and Minister of Development Planning/Head of Bappenas Rachmat Pambudy have approved this plan. “It has even been proposed and … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The National Police have confiscated billions of rupiah in proceeds from online gambling operations, arresting suspects who acted as agents for the 1XBet platform. Various foreign currency denominations were displayed during a press conference held by the Police Directorate General of Criminal Investigation on Friday, February 21, 2025, detailing the online gambling arrests. … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Batam Customs Main Office has revealed the case of the misuse of International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration through a practice known as “jockeying”. Evi Octavia, Head of Compliance Guidance and Information Services Section of Batam Customs, confirmed that 42 mobile phone units were seized during the operation. “This modus is … Read more
Harga Bahan Bakar Minyak (BBM) Pertamina Naik di Seluruh Indonesia Jakarta, 1 February 2025 – The price of Pertamina’s non-subsidized BBM (Bahan Bakar Minyak) has increased starting today,… The post <p><strong>Harga BBM Pertamina Nonsubsidi Naik 1 Feb 2025: Daftar Harga Baru Aceh-Sabang</strong></p> appeared first on NewsyList. Source link