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Batam Industrial Estates Tour: International Investment in Island Helping Local Job Demands

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...

All Purpose One Stop Public Service Mall Batam for Local Residents and Foreigners

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...

Batam Transportation: Most Available Vehicles to Move Around While You Are Traveling

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...

Hang Nadim Batam: A Beautiful International Airport with The Longest Runway in Indonesia

Hang Nadim Batam, is the only airport in Batam Island. For the domestic and even some International flights, this seaside airport is quite busy. Hang Nadim Batam  Here I am bringing you to the airport, follow me. Main Entrance Gate Hang Nadim International Airport Batam  You will see this big gate once you take your turn to the Airport from the main road. Turn right, if you are coming by Jalan Sudirman, let say from Nagoya or Sekupang, even from Batam center, while crossing the four road junction Simpang Dam then Legenda area. And, take the turn to left if you are from Nongsa or Punggur by Batu Besar. However, go straight while you are coming out by the road from Botania area, or from Nongsa by the circle beside the State High School. . Entrance Gate To and From the Main Road - Hang Nadim Batam - Image Credit: Author If you want to walk and take camera shots of both side, you can do that. More or less, a 15 minutes walking distance may take longer in case, you walk slowly...

Attractive Ports in Batam Island for Local and International Travelers

Whether you are coming to Batam or going out from Batam, there are some Sea Ports and an Airport that you can use. As Batam is an island, obviously more seaports are around the seashore. And, these are for different purposes, as well. Ports In Batam City  For example, to go to the neighbor islands, there are regional sea transportations, also, national water transport to go to Jakarta and Medan. While, to neighbor countries, there are a few international ferry terminals. Hang Nadim Airport Image Credit: Author This is the entrance gate to Hang Nadim Airport, once turn into from the main street. This is beautiful in multi colors. Hang Nadim Batam: A Beautiful International Airport with The Longest Runway in Indonesia Sea Ports International, National, Regional and local passenger and cargo ferry ports are enough busy handling thousands of people in and outbound.  International Ferry Terminal  - Batam Center Point  Image Credit: Author Sekupang Internation Fe...

Belakang Padang Island a Car Free Small Old Village of Batam

Not far from Sekupang, a car-free small island, Belakang Padang one of the oldest part of Batam. This is a beautiful small island. Beca, a local tricycle vehicle is found here. A small village with a town facility with Car. I took this photo from Belakang Padang, while at the top of a hill. And, the Immigration office is there. It's really an amazing view. However, we can see Sambu island on the other side.   Small But Attracting Island - Belakang Padang Image Credit: Author Image Credit: Author Image Credit: Author Image Credit: Author Image Credit: Author Image Credit: Author Here all the pictures while I and my wife visited the island, and she was visiting the immigration office. I've visited this beautiful small Island, a few times. As my wife's late grandparents home there.   I will visit again for more pictures for this blog. About Batam Rempang Galang Batam Tourist Accommodation: Star and Budget Hotels for Travelers Inspiring Golf Courses and Beach Resort...

Alun Alun: The City Square, Most Popular Public Meeting & Recreation Space at Heart of Batam Center

Alun Alun Batam, is at Batam Center, one of the most popular public places in this beautiful island city. And, it is near to One Stop Public Service Mall alias, Gedung Sumatra and Batam Center Point International Ferry Terminal. Alun Alun Batam - People Love to Visit Regular Alun Alun Batam/ Batam City Square - Image Credit: Author Nearly six months back I wrote on Google Maps as a Local Guide, contributor, “Alun Alun is a popular public and official outdoor gathering place in Batam Center beside the Mayor Office / Kantor Walikota Batam, Pemerintah Kota Batam building.” I added, “It's a big, wide open field with garden and limited public playground. Also, neighboring with Masjid Raya, BP Batam which is previously known as, Otorita, building. And, besides Harris Hotel, Sea Port International Ferry Terminal Batam Center, and Mega Mall.” Even, near to Public Service Mall that known Gedung Sumatra, as well. Also, I mentioned that “For morning jogging and a family walk at this park, Alu...

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