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From fried rice till seafood, from western to Indian foods are available in Batam. What else? Most of the dishes from around Indonesia you can get in Batam. Just you need to ask someone who know better than you. If you are new to Batam, and, if you are traveling from different country. Then, best is to ask somebody. By the way, if your smartphone, mobile or android is equipped with Google Maps, then for you easier too to know. Still, getting help from a human friend is more worthy than you can’t guess south or west after dark. People here are friendly. Don’t worry about that. Just never try to make people scare if you are using different language rather than Bahasa Indonesia. I think this is usual anywhere same. Nowadays, a lot of people speak in English, but comparing to Jakarta, it is still less in Batam. What to Eat and Drink So, about food. Yes, there are a lot of restaurants, Coffee shops, Café and street side food stalls. What I found in Batam, more or less, everywhere you can fi...

Are you living in Batam or anywhere in Barelang area? Or are you visiting Batam after a long time? If you are living in this city then you know how every part of Batam is growing gradually. Also, some places and sectors are in fast move. And, let’s have a look at Lifestyle Batam: Combining Old Village & Urban Life In fact, Batam is developing every day.  From school until job opportunity, housing and shopping, in every part of everyday life people are moving forward. Village & Urban Lifestyle: Batam to Barelang As my wife told that, for schooling in her time, in Batam, there was no school. And, from Belakang Padang, they had to move to a nearby island, example, to Tanjung Pinang for education purpose. Batam was then a beautiful green with hills, a natural landscape without a lot of small housing complexes. Now, Batam is having few Polytechnics and Universities including ship and air service related education facilities. By the way, I am here many years and I can see the upg...

Today I am talking totally about a different topic Opportunities in Barelang Area: More committing Openings for Investors, from my personal view as I am living in Batam for many years.  I found it seems more opportunities are beside industrial parks to utilize local Manpower. Rural and Urban Development Opportunity Natural and Human Resource in  Batam – Rempang – Galang Batam and total Barelang area is a holiday resort for the local and travelers from different countries. While we sort out, travelers from other places rather than inland Batam, then they come to visit for a day or more for different purposes. They spend time by moving around and they spend money to have local food, use local transports and stay in the hotel, play golf and go for water sports. Also, they shop while way back home, for example, souvenir, readymade garments, groceries, spices or other items. And, these all are impacting to the local economy and manpower as well. Literally, is it so much small in am...

 From the view of a traveler, I am going to bring you along here and there of Batam Island and till around Barelang area. Also, I try to bring you to some islands as well. Island City with Many Islands Here At glance about Batam, also you can say the bigger area Barelang, as you might know, that, this name is from Batam, Rempang and Galang Islands. Further, I discovered that a lot of tourists are for family visit besides holiday and business purposes. And, the same thing goes for people from Batam visiting Singapore or Malaysia. A long history of this triangle people, a family binding. Precisely, continue reading. Whether you are coming for the first or living here, or from a different country to visit or for the living, this blog is going to help you. As I am writing from my own experience and images are from my own. By the way, if any going-to-be new blogger here, you are most welcome to collect whatever the information you need those I’ve already posted. If you use any imag...

  Engine Boats - Belakang Padang Island, Batam - Image Source: Author Batam, Rempang and Galang Island - Barelang Do you want to know about Barelang? And Batam? Then, welcome to visit my blog site. By the way, Barelang is the short form of Batam Island, Rempang Island, and Galang Island. And, taken from these three island’s names. Batam is the main island where other islands belong to constitutional Batam. From time to time, you will get information if you subscribe to this blog.  Definitely, you can share this with your social media network if you find it can help some of them with information from this blog site. By the way, Barelang 6 bridges connect 6 islands and I am putting a lot about these all.  Have a look at the images below of the beautiful islands of Batam, also you can say the islands of the Barelang Area. My purpose of this site is to make it useful for the local and foreign tourists intending to visit Batam and also those who are looking for sectors and pla...

Batam Island is enriched with a large sea area, and obviously, Batam Marine and Shipyard sector is a promising and developing factor of the local people and economy. A large workforce is employed in many companies related to the marine business. Marine and Shipyard Industry - Batam Because of the wide seashore area, many foreign investors are invested to grow their businesses including ship repair, shipbuilding, and offshore business activities. Moreover, being near to Singapore, the majority of companies are more interested because of international communication and travel to other parts of the world. However, if you are interested to visit, here is a list that you can consider. For the latest and correct information, I recommend you to contact BP Batam at the One Stop Public Service. Anggrek Hitam, PT ASI Marine Offshore Amnor Shipyard Air Lite International Bintang Intipersada Shipyard Batamec, Bangun Adhyabahan Perkasa Batam Expresindo Bechel Equipment Service Berger ...

If you are here to know about the Batam industrial estates, sectors and facilities of the beautiful Island city, Barelang including Batam, then here is a list you can go on. Industrial Estates in Batam  A lot of foreign investors are active in different sectors, for example, electronic sub-assembly, shipbuilding, oil and gas supporting, export-import, garment and accommodation services. By the way, you can obtain the latest information from BP Batam website , as well as from One Stop Public Service. Besides, the travel and tourism industry, the manufacturing industry is doing well and helping the job demand as well. However, if you are planning for an Industrial Tour in Batam, you can use it as a guideline. For example, you enter by the Seaport at Batam Center or Airport or by any other seaport. Just adjust with your tour guide or as you plan. Batamindo Industrial Park Bintang Industrial Park Cammo Industrial Park Citra Buana Centre Park 1 Citra Buana Centre Park 2 Citra Buana Cent...

If you are living in Batam or just new here, and you need information, or you need to process your National ID card, passport, driving license or even about water or electricity matters, here, just reach and get your problem solved in short time. Also, the one-stop service for foreigners living or to process to work and live, the dedicated immigration service is located here. Can you see the Sealine? I captured this image after get in by the Entrance gate. Beautiful! Multi Purpose Quick Service and Information Center I am not promoting but what I saw and I experienced myself. Most likely, all the government and semi-government institutions are here to serve the locals, as well as foreigners, under one roof. For example, you are not sure where it is located. Let’s just make it simple. It’s in Batam Center area. Nearby Batam Center International Ferry Terminal. Any, taxi or rental motor biker knows Mega Mall too which besides the port. Moreover, by public transportation, such as a bus or...

While you plan to travel to Batam, it’s good to know about the local environment and lifestyle as much as possible. Whatever the reason to visit Batam and Barelang area, you need transportation for your movability around the city and out of the city. Available Transport in Batam Including Barelang  And, it's better to know about transportation of Batam. Here I am presenting from my experience as I am living here. All the information is at the time of writing. So, to make sure, please check again other current sources so, you are not going to blame me. This is for an overall idea. For the accuracy, I don’t guarantee as well. In this article, I am giving you a clear picture about Batam transportation, for a traveler or even those you are planning to stay or live in Batam. This is a far city from the central administration of Indonesia. And, in few cases, comparing with Jakarta, Medan or Bali is just not worthy. What I saw in other cities, the arrangement in Batam, not that high stand...