Explore the best malls in Batam with this masterlist of top shopping spots, from modern complexes to local favourites, ...

A sanction from the Environment ministry has forced Batam city administration to only use smaller section of its Telaga ...

TEMPO.CO, Batam - A RORO ship, the KMP Tandemand, succumbed to a fire in the Punggur waters of Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia, on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2024. Fortunately, all crew ...

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On 11 September 2023, riots broke out in Batam City, which resulted in many victims of violence including the protesters, the police and even BP Batam’s (Batam’s free trade zone and free port ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The head of Riau Islands General Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) Zuhadril Putra affirmed that Bawaslu's action was lawful in taking down Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming ...

Batam, much like Johor Bahru, is a popular getaway destination thanks to it being a short ferry ride away. Tourists flock to the island not just for the luxurious resorts and fun water sports, but ...

Hey there, beach bums and city slickers! Planning a trip to Batam, that little slice of paradise in the Riau Archipelago? Well, pack those swimsuits and sunglasses because we’re about to dish on the ...

Over the weekend of Dec 9 and 10, Singapore-listed developer Oxley Holdings launched Oxley Convention City, its maiden mixed-use development in Batam. The project was launched at its sales gallery in ...

A total of 30 vessels with around 500 personnel from ministries and agencies involved in maritime security took part in the ...