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Indonesia introduces visa-free travel for Singapore PRs visiting Bintan, Batam, Karimun Islands
SINGAPORE: Permanent residents (PR) in Singapore can now travel visa-free to Bintan, Batam and the Karimun Islands in a bid…
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Climate change and modernisation upend Batam Orang Lauts’ lives at sea
Mr Hasan confirmed this. Years ago, it was common for Orang Laut to haul in tens of kilograms of squid…
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Indonesia police arrest 43 after riot in Batam over industrial park
JAKARTA: Indonesian police have arrested 43 people accused of causing a riot and attacking police during a protest over a…
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Indonesia developing serum against African swine fever virus after outbreak in major farm near Batam
Dr Honismandri said officials are trying to produce convalescent serums from the blood of the surviving pigs. Convalescent serums are…
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Construction of proposed LRT system in Indonesia’s Batam slated to begin in mid-2024
Mr Rudi told CNA on Wednesday that the LRT system is needed to accommodate Batam’s growing population, especially since more…
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