A K-9 team detected the contraband during a routine search of passengers onboard the ferry. Read more at straitstimes.com.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Batam City Government has issued Circular No. 53 of 2025 regarding the 2026 New Year celebrations. A ...

The provincial capital's minimum wage has been increased 7.38 percent to around Rp 5.36 million for 2026, while the greatest hike was around 9 percent for Bintan regency, where workers can expect a ...

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SINGAPORE — The Singaporeans injured in Batam after a wooden bridge collapsed were staff members from Malay welfare organisation Mendaki. In total, 24 employees had light injuries and were discharged ...

He believes the suspects are still hiding evidence related to terrorism elsewhere in Batam, which is 15km south of Singapore. Indonesia has long struggled with Islamic militancy and has suffered a ...

Going on holiday is Singaporeans’ favourite past-time, and sometimes it can seem like the further and more exotic the destination, the better. Except that your wallet will be squealing in pain each ...

Overlooking the calm waters of Harbour Bay, Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay offers a refined retreat shaped by coastal views ...

Sei Enam Seafood Batam is dubbed as a gem in Batam with reasonable prices and various menus. Located just a stone's throw away from the Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal, travelers can head to the restaurant ...