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Batam studies waste-to-energy technology to tackle garbage problem

The Jakarta Post 17 Apr 2026
he Batam city administration in Riau ... The steps were discussed during a focus group discussion on waste management at the Batam mayor’s office on Wednesday.
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AGO to expedite auction of seized Iranian tanker in Batam

The Jakarta Post 16 Apr 2026
Kuntadi made his statement during a visit to inspect the vessel, currently anchored off Batu Ampar district in Batam, where it is in the custody of the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla).
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Corrosion risks feared on 796 US containers of e-waste held in Batam

The Jakarta Post 10 Apr 2026
The Batam Customs and Excise Office had recorded a total of 914 containers, with 98 reexported to the US as of Tuesday, while another 20 have received SPPB exit documents.
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What Singaporeans should do if asked for a bribe when entering Batam

Straits Times 10 Apr 2026
What travellers should do if asked for bribes at Batam’s entry points ....
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Batam ferries cut Singapore trips as fuel prices soar

Straits Times 09 Apr 2026
Additionally, operators have also introduced a surcharge up to S$6 to combat raising fuel prices ....
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Batam ferries cut Singapore trips amid soaring fuel prices

The Jakarta Post 09 Apr 2026
urging fuel costs as a result of the United States-Israeli war on Iran have forced a cutback in ferry services between Batam, Riau Islands, and neighboring Singapore. Yet despite fewer crossings, Batam ...
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Batam uses fingerprints to return homeless, mentally ill people to their hometowns

The Jakarta Post 08 Apr 2026
he Batam city administration is tightening the handling of homeless people and mentally ill people who do not have ID cards (KTP) by recording their fingerprints to be sent to their hometowns.
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Police solve three Batam theft cases targeting public equipment

The Jakarta Post 07 Apr 2026
Held at the Wicaksana Laghawa Hall of the Batam-Rempang-Galang (Barelang) Police station in Batam, he was accompanied by Batam Mayor Amsakar Achmad, Deputy Mayor Li Claudia Chandra and Barelang Police chief Sr.
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Five Batam immigration officials reassigned after extortion cases

The Jakarta Post 06 Apr 2026
ewly appointed Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko has replaced Batam Immigration Office head and four other officials for a three-month internal ...
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Batam immigration chief suspended over tourist extortion allegations

Antara News 05 Apr 2026
He assured that the suspension would not disrupt services at the Batam Immigration Office, adding that an acting head will be appointed on April 6 ... Batam immigration officer probed for extortion against foreigners.
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Batam Immigration admits extortion of foreign tourist from Singapore, officer withdrawn from service

Straits Times 02 Apr 2026
Initial investigation found a broker had offered to help a traveller from Singapore for a fee ....
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Batam Immigration admits extortion, officer sent to Nusakambangan

The Jakarta Post 02 Apr 2026
he Riau Islands regional office of the Immigration Directorate General has acknowledged there are indications of extortion of foreign tourists at the Batam Center ferry terminal.
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Batam immigration officer probed for extortion against foreigners

Antara News 30 Mar 2026
Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA) - ... During the incident, NAY was asked to remain for further inspection after failing to produce a return ticket during immigration checks upon arrival in Batam.
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Lightning strike kills one, injures nine at Lumajang beaches

Antara News 30 Mar 2026
Lumajang, East Java (ANTARA) - Police reported one fatality after lightning struck 10 people vacationing at Watu Pecak and Bambang beaches along Java's southern coastline in Lumajang District, East Java Province, on Saturday (March 28) ... BMKG ... Mt.
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Batam Immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists

Straits Times 29 Mar 2026
There have been reports of ASEAN passport holders being extorted up to $250 ....

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