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Indonesia oil tanker catches fire in Batam, killing 10, local police say
JAKARTA: At least 10 people were killed and 18 injured after an oil tanker caught fire early on Wednesday (Oct…
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Batam will have a free-entry sky lantern festival in October with add-on packages for visitors from Singapore
If you’re planning a trip to Batam, Indonesia this October, be sure to make a pit stop at the inaugural…
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Commentary: Batam struggles to up the ante as Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone rises
BATAM’S RISE The island began to take off only in 1990 when, along with its sister island Bintan, it became…
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Batam farm’s escaped crocodiles: 34 caught so far, say Indonesian officials
SINGAPORE: Indonesian authorities have caught 34 crocodiles believed to have escaped from a Batam farm as of Wednesday (Jan 22),…
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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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