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The Best Places to Visit After the Corona Virus Pandemic Goes

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Sun, 7 Jun 2020 22:04:00 -0700

A number of people certainly can not stand to go away after the corona virus disappears. There are many who want to immediately recreation with family or friends. Go to the beach, to the mountains, to the water park or to a number of other famous tourist attractions. But are those places really the best visited after a haunting corona?

Then where should we go after the corona virus disappears..? Consider the following review. Perhaps it can remind you to travel anywhere after covid-19 did not exist.

Parents’ Lap
Obviously this is very good. Especially for those who live separately from parents and have not been able to meet in person for months. Go to your parents by bringing the souvenir that our parents like the most.

Invite all families to stay in touch while removing miss. Kneel before him and then shake his hand tightly and kiss his hands and feet if possible. Don’t forget to always ask for your blessings at each step. Because in this world no one truly sincerely loves us other than our parents.

Place of worship
Because in the corona season the places of worship are closed, so come to those places. Worship according to the teachings of your respective religions. Pray to God for all the sins we have committed while living in the world. Pray that the earth we walk on will no longer be exposed to dangerous plague. Pray earnestly and try not to repeat the mistakes made.

Go to the house of the person who gave the debt
This is also important. For those who have debts to friends, you should immediately lose corona immediately go to his house. Because they are the ones who have contributed so much to save your life. He is the one who saved you from shame when you didn’t have money. Go to the house of the person who lent the money even though you can’t pay or pay off the debt.

If you haven’t been able to pay the debt, come to apologize. Because your friends will still believe in you if you come to his house by telling the truth. Conversely, if you already have money, immediately pay your debt. Don’t forget to say thank you. And don’t forget to keep in touch.

And Finally Go to the recreation area
Well, if you visit the parents already, go to the place of worship once you have worshiped already, and already have no debt. Good to friends or even to the bank. So, it doesn’t matter if you want to go recreation with family. Go to the beach or to the mountains, or other natural attractions.

Usually there will be calm, simplicity, determination and other positive spirits. With an atmosphere like that will be able to make the spirit of our lives can rise again and be ready to carry out positive routines. Good luck, hopefully always blessed with happiness.

But Remember This Health Protocols:

First, Make sure the food stalls you want to visit are clean. Starting from the place of cooking to eating utensils also certainly clean
Second, keep a physical distance of 1 meter from other visitors
Third, make sure the seller or renderer of food in the restaurant that we want to eat wearing masks and gloves.
Fourth, if eating in a place, always wash hands using soap and flowing water for 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer.
Fifth, choose food that is fresh or freshly cooked. Avoid the dark color of fried foods and vegetables that appear repeatedly heated.
Sixth, if you do not have time to eat at the place, you can bring home the food you want to buy

Heartbreaking History of Vietnamese Refugees With a Trip To Galang Island, Batam

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Sat, 5 Aug 2017 01:51:00 -0700

History of Vietnam Refugee Camp on Galang Island, Batam If you learn history, definitely remember the events of hundreds of thousands of people of southern Vietnam flee leaving their homes to flee to other postwar countries in Vietnam around the 1980s. Although it has been a long time ago, you can look back on the incident, even without using a time machine. When the incident took place, these refugees left their country using boats in conditions of concern. In one boat can be occupied 40-100 people.

For months the refugees were swayed in the waters of the South China Sea, with no clear purpose. Some of them are dead in the middle of the sea and some can reach land, including Indonesia, such as Galang Island and Tanjung Pinang. This wave of refugees attracted the attention of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Government of Indonesia. Galang Island, precisely in the Village Sijantung, Riau Islands, finally agreed to be used as a temporary shelter for the refugees.UNHCR and the Government of Indonesia are building facilities, such as IDP camps, places of worship, hospitals, and schools, which are used to facilitate about 250,000 refugees. In this place, the Vietnamese refugees resumed their lives throughout the years 1979-1996, until finally they got asylum in developed countries who would accept them or repatriated to Vietnam. The refugees were concentrated in a settlement of 80 hectares and covered interactions with local residents. This is done to facilitate oversight, regulation, security, as well as to avoid the spread of venereal disease of Rose Vietnam brought by these refugees.

Currently, the former refugee camp is used as a tourist spot by the Batam Authority

In this area, tourist can see some monuments and residual relics from refugee camps. From the remains of this relic, visitors can imagine how the Vietnamese refugees are trying to survive, away from the land of his birth. Visitors who enter this island will be greeted with the Statue of Park Humanity or the Statue of Humanity. This statue depicts the figure of a woman named Tinhn Han Loai who was raped by a fellow refugee. Shame to bear the burden of being raped, he finally decided to commit suicide. In order to commemorate the tragic event that the statue was made by the refugees. Rape is not the only criminal act committed by the refugees. Some of them also stole, even killed. That's why a prison is also built in this place. This prison is used to detain refugees who commit these criminal acts, as well as to detain refugees trying to escape. In addition, this prison building is also used as the headquarters of Indonesian Police Mobile Brigade unit served on Galang Island. Not far from the Statue of Humanity Park,

there is a funeral area called Ngha Trang Grave. Here, buried 503 Vietnamese refugees who died of various diseases they suffered during sailing for months on the high seas. In addition, mental depression makes their physical condition weaker. Now, almost every year many relatives of the deceased come to Galang Island for a pilgrimage. In this island there is also a Boat Monument which consists of three boats used by refugees when leaving Vietnam. With such a boat they for many months sailed the South China Sea, until finally arrived in Galang Island and surrounding areas.

In 1996, these boats were deliberately immersed by refugees as a form of protest over UNHCR and GoI policies that wanted to repatriate about 5,000 refugees. Five thousand refugees are repatriated because they do not pass the test to get new citizenship. They not only drowned the boat in protest, but also burned it. After the deaths of these refugees, by the Batam Authority Government, these boats were lifted to the mainland, repaired, and exhibited to the public as historical items, reminiscent of the sufferings of the refugees. In addition, various places of worship once built to facilitate refugees, Still exist today. Such as, the Quan Am Tu Vihara, the Catholic Church of Nha Tho Duc Me Vo Nhiem, the Protestant Church, and also the Mosque. Quan Am Tu temple, is one of the most striking places of worship there. Colorful building paint makes visitors recognize it from a distance. In this building, there are three large statues with striking colors. In front of him there is a giant dragon statue that seemed to keep these three statues. One of these three statues is the Statue of Goddess Guang Shi Pu Sha. At the foot of the goddess's statue, there is a plaque that tells us that this goddess can give hockey, soul mate, harmony in the household, and also can give intelligence and grant aspiration for children. If you want to get the blessings that can be given by Dewi Guang Shi Pu Sha, then visitors can pray, beg the goddess to grant the request, then throw the coin in the direction of the goddess.

One place that can give tourist a clear picture of the daily lives of refugees is the former UNHCR office building. Entering this building, visitors can see photos of a thousand faces of refugees who had lived on the island. In addition, in a building that is now functioned as a reception office and a source of information for visitors, there are photographs of various events that occurred in these Vietnamese people during the evacuation period. This place, located about 50 km from the center of Batam.

Access to Galang Island

Located in Cijantung Village Batam and not far from the center of Batam makes this place easy to visit. By driving from downtown Batam you stay towards the famous bridge that became the Landmark of Batam pride of Barelang Bridge, but you still have to cross again to 3 small bridges from there to reach to the place that is officially named Memorial Of Galang this.

Accommodation and Travel Facilities In Batam Island

If you intend to visit Galang Island you will not find lodging in this location, therefore you should have made a reservation in downtown Batam. Not only for hotels and inns, for food stalls and restaurants only this place does not provide them. Therefore bring some snacks and drinks to prepare during your visit at this place.

Travel Tips At Memorial Of Galang

There are some things that might be a little tips and guidelines for you when visiting the location of this Memorial Of Galang:

Try to visit a place that used to be UNCHR office, because in this location you will find a full range of information about how the island is, even you can find out who the Vietnamese who had been on this island and become a refugee during this period. Not only that the incidents and the list of objects and buildings tyang trerdapat there also complete documented in this office.
Do not forget to bring snacks and drinks when you visit, because there are no shops and shops, let alone restaurants that serve your food needs while there will make it difficult for you when you feel hungry and thirsty after traveling around this vast island.
Perhaps a private vehicle is the best option when you want to visit, because the unavailability of public transportation makes you have to at least choose a taxi or rent a vehicle to visit there.
Do not forget to visit a place that provides various souvenirs and knick-knacks associated with souvenir Galang Island.

Interested to see how the history of humanity that has ever happened there? Give your comments and do not forget to share this article with your family and friends.

Spying on Malay Tourism Heritage

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Fri, 4 Aug 2017 09:11:00 -0700

For Karimun people, especially in District Kundur certainly no stranger to " Batu Limau " tourist attraction. Batu Limau ( Limau Stone) is famous with various types of rocks that supposedly contain magic. Uniquely, the rocks resemble various shapes.

Yes, in Batu Limau which is located in Batu Limau Village, Ungar Sub-district, Karimun Regency there are at least six famous rocks. The name kind of the stones, among others; Stones that resembling male and female genitalia, Bilik Stones (in Malay meaning room), Ship's Stone, Lime stone, Keris Stone, Bridal stone and many others.

To reach Batu Limau attractions, tourist from outside Kundur Island first transit in Tanjungbatu, then to the pancung boat which is devoted to the Port of Alai and Sungai Buluh. It takes about 10 minutes at a rate of Rupiahs 5 thousand per persons.

Its perfect alternative to spend your holiday and relax with family and friends. Beach panoramas filled with rocks with a view of the vast ocean directly adjacent to the Island Penyalai, Indra Giri Hilir District (Riau Mainland), visitors will be treated to fishing activities that go to sea around Limau Limt water.

Story behind Limau Stones

There is a legend and mystery about the ancient Malay Kings.

In the days of the earlier Malay kings, there is one royal kingdom Malay Lingga sail and one when they run out of water supplies. Looking around the waters there is a large island, so the royal ship was docked.

Upon arriving on the island (now called Pulau Ungar), the king's daughter went down to the beach and took time to get acquainted with a local fisherman, which in the end they love each other but not sanctioned by the king, because it violates abstinence and by this reason The king's daughter is not allowed to marry the common people, the princess is sick because of this and every day the pain is getting worse.Finally, with various considerations and the love of the king to his daughter, then they get married.

In fact the marriage of the king's daughter, had their ancestors' vows on the grounds that they had violated the kingdom, so that the whole group of kings who docked to Ungar Island were sworn into oaths and became stones, including various jewels and equipment that were brought sailing at that time.

So in the result of the curse all gifth for the wedding of the king's children in which there is lime fruit (in Malay citrus fruits) become into stone, as it is now when viewed up close, Lime Stone is almost like a favorite fruit of the king's favorite daughter under it with Talam (tray-red).
Similarly, a large rock that is now referred to as a rock ship. In addition there are stone booths, bridal stones, mortar and more.

Every holiday or weekend, Limau Stone attraction is always visited, but only dominated by local tourists. This is his concern to seriously work on one of the historical sites of the Malay kingdom. (visitbatam)

Touring At Tanjung Balai Karimun

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 02:23:00 -0700

Located west of Singapore and Batam, the Karimun Islands stand guard south of the busy shipping lane that is the Straits of Malacca. Together with Batam and Bintan, Karimun forms part of the Batam-Bintan-Karimun Free Trade Zone, which is being developed into an industrial and tourism region.

Capital of the Karimun Islands district in the Riau Islands (Kepri), is Tanjung Balai, a busy medium town largely built on stilts, with a significant Chinese Peranakan population. Here are found a number of Chinese temples, oldest of which is theVihara Cetiya Vidya Sagara at Jalan Jenderal A. Yani at Meral, built in 1926. Others along the same street are the Vihara Bodhi Maitreya.an the Vihara Sasana Diepa. Further away at Jalan Athena is the Klenteng Tua Pek Kong.

Tanjung Balai Karimun should not be confused with its namesake Tanjung Balai in Asahan on the main island of Sumatra. Similarly, Karimun in the Riau Islands province should also not be confused with the Karimunjawa Islands, located north of Semarang, capital of Central Java.

With trade and investments mounting fast in this region, it comes as no surprise, therefore, that this once sleepy town has become a hive of activities, although still retaining its coastal rural character.

But, to enjoy rural life on this tropical Indonesian island, you need to get away from Tanjung Balai and go to some local village or “kampung” at Meral or Pasir Panjang.

For holiday makers, the islands of Karimun offer long stretches of white beaches, snorkeling opportunities, and of course succulent seafood dishes of fish, crabs, prawns and oysters all freshly caught from the sea. The nearby Terkulai and Soreh are popular holiday islands, while Palawan Beach and Pongkar Beach offer white sandy beaches ideal for watersports and relaxation under the palm trees. The island of Telunas in Karimun has also been developed into a holiday resort, a favorite with Singapore expatriates and students. (for details click www.telunasbeach.com)

Frequent ferries connect Singapore, Johor in Malaysia, Batam and Bintan with Tanjung Balai Karimun. And with more people visiting the islands for trade, investment and tourism, Karimun now has also a number of good hotels.

When in Karimun visit the long stretch of beaches on Karimun, among which are the following:

Palawan Beach can be reached within 30 minutes by car or motorbike from the center of Tanjung Balai. Palawan has a long white sandy beach, where are available small restaurants. Palawan is a favorite haunt for local and foreign visitors especially during weekends.

Pongkar Beach is another long stretch of beach in the subdistrict of Tebing. The coast is ideal for fishing, sailing and other kinds of watersports. Pongkar is also only half an hour away by car or taxi from the town center of Tanjung Balai. Here is also a stage for cultural performances.

Sawang Beach is only 30 minutes by car from the town of Tanjung Batu. Besides enjoying the beach, visit the village of Sawang to see the local way of life of the fishermen, which is an attraction by itself. Sawang is also famous for its salted duck eggs.

Lubuk Beach is located in the subdistrict of Kundur. The beach is further away, and it will take about one hour to reach from Tanjung Batu by car or taxi. Different from the other beaches on Karimun, on Lubuk Beach are large picturesque rocks on the beach – not unlike the beach at Bintan island - among which grow mangrove trees. Here is also a sacred cemetery built by a Singaporean.

Besides beaches, Karimun also has a waterfall to visit. The Pongkar waterfall is hidden amongst a protected forest area near Palawan Beach and has a recreation park located close to Gunung Jantan. Come to Pongkar waterfall, climb to the top and take a dip into its refreshing cool pool after an active hike of sightseeing, then enjoy a yummy barbecue while watching the waters rush down below.

To Get There

From Singapore, ferry operatorsPenguin and Indofalcon operate 4 trips daily from Singapore’s Harbour Front Centre to Tanjung Balai. Tickets cost S$63 excluding Singapore and Indonesian port taxes. From Tanjung Balai the ferry ticket costs Rp. 65,000 excluding port tax. The journey takes one and a half hours.

Since both companies code-share, Singapore ticket holders can board any ferry between the two on your return leg from Tanjung Balai to Singapore. But if you have bought your ticket in Tanjung Balai, this will be valid only on the ferry of the company from which you bought the ticket.

For details and booking call: Penguin at http://www.penguin.com.sg/, Telephone: +62-777-324300 in Tanjung Balai) or +65-62714866 at the Harbour Front

For Indofalcon,http://www.indofalcon.com.sg/, call telephone: +65-62783167 at Singapore’s Harbour Front

From Malaysia, ferries to Karimun leave from Kukup in Johor. MV Ocean Indoma ferries leave Kukup at 11.45 and 17.00 hrs. From Tanjung Balai, ferries leave at 09.30 and 14,30 hrs.

There is now a new ferry service from Batu Pahat, Johor to Tanjung Balai Karimun. The new ferry service is operated by Esnergy Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. (Tel: +60-7-4288181 in Batu Pahat and, +62-777-324355 in Tanjung Balai). The fare is Rp. 170,000 one way or Rp. 240,000 return excluding Rp. 10,000 port tax.

There are also regular ferry services from Batam and Bintan islands.

To Stay At Karimun

Tanjung Balai Karimun offers a number of accommodations to choose from, among which are:

Paradise Hotel:
Jalan Setia Budi Tg.Balai Kepri
Telephone: +62-777-23111, 23222, 23333, 23555.
Website: http://www.paradise-karimun.5u.com

Aston Karimun City Hotel:
Aston Karimun lies 2 Km from the ferry terminal. A night costs Sing $70 for a Deluxe room. Rate includes buffet breakfast which has a good variety. LCD TV 32" Samsung & mini bar fridges can be found in Deluxe rooms. Just 5 minutes walk from the hotel are good Seafood restaurants, Padimas Dept Store, Fast Food restaurants, Cafe, etc with friendly service.
Address : Jalan Pertambangan, Tanjung Balai Karimun
Telephone: +62-777-325555.

Gabion Hotel:
Close to the ferry terminal but hotel offers free terminal pickup and drop off. Prices from S$22 or Rp. 120,000 inclusive breakfast.
Address: Jalan Nusantara No. 45, Tanjung Balai
Telephone: Tel: +62-777-326222, 326250, 31874.

Horizon Hotel
It's a great hotel with good and friendly services. The chauffeur can bring guests to the great seafood Rates start at US$13 or Rp12,0000.
Address: Jl Setia Budi,Tanjung Balai
Telephone: +62-777-324008

Holiday Karimun Hotel:
Very near to the ferry terminal. Rates Between Rp. 120,000 and Rp. 140,000.
Address: Jalan Trikora Laut No. 1 Tanjung Balai
Telephone: +62-777-21065.

Maximillian Hotel
A new 7-storey high hotel, offers a karaoke lounge and much more. Rates Between S$28 and $S68.
Address: Telephone: +62-777-328028
email: maximillian@telkom.net

Paragon Hotel:
Located about 200m from the ferry terminal in the heart of Tanjung Balai, straddling one block between Jalan Trikora and Jalan Nusantara. Rates between S$25 and S$40.

Address: Jalan Trikora No. 38D, Tanjung Balai
Telephone : +62-777-31488.

Bintan Island

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Tue, 8 Jul 2014 00:37:00 -0700

Bintan is the largest island in the Riau Archipelago, which comprises almost 3,000 large and small islands, immediately across Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The islands stretch from the Straits of Malacca all the way to the South China Sea. The town of Tanjung Pinang is the capital of this province, located on the south western shore of Bintan.

Bintan’s chief tourist attraction today is Bintan Resorts, a spectacular beach holiday destination in the north of the island, covering 23,000 hectares along the entire sandy white coast that faces the South China Sea. The island itself also has interesting historic remains in Tanjung Pinang and Penyengat, and offers plenty opportunities for surfing, adventure and ecotours for schools and family, but is also ideal for relaxation and wellness.

While, for dive enthusiasts the Anambas archipelago in the South China Sea offer pristine dive sites, reachable from Tanjung Pinang airport. Whereas,the Natuna islands are reachable from Batam.

Strategically located south of the Malay peninsula at the mouth of the Straits of Malacca, the Riau islands were, ever since the first century AD, the favourite holding area for Indian and Chinese trading ships to find shelter and wait out typhoons that raged in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. Already in 1202 Marco Polo, the famous Venetian world traveller, told of his voyage to the island of Bintan.

It is small wonder, therefore, that in the 18th century, European merchants, - the Portuguese, Dutch and the British - fought each other and the local sultanates as well as the Malay and Bugis mariners in these waters for hegemony over this strategic shipping channel.
At the time, this part of the Malay Peninsula was ruled by the Johor-Riau Sultanate, whose seat alternated between Johor – in present day Malaysia - and Bintan Island, in present day Indonesia.

In 1884 the British and the Dutch closed their differences over these islands with the signing of the Treaty of London, by which all territories north of Singapore were given suzerainity to the British, while territories south of Singapore were ceded to Dutch powers.

Since then the fate and history of the territories north and south of Singapore parted ways. Singapore became the center of thriving British commerce, whereas, the Dutch who concentrated on present day Jakarta on Java, left the Bintan islands isolated and neglected from the central power.

In the past decades, with cordial relations between Indonesia and Singapore, an agreement was signed between the two governments to develop the Riau islands cooperatively to benefit both countries in the designated Free Trade Zone of Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands.

A first feature of this agreement was the development of the Bintan Resort, a beach holiday destination, covering 23,000 hectares along the entire sandy white coast of Bintan that faces the South China Sea.

Most overseas visitors to Bintan enter by ferry. There are frequent services between Singapore’s Tanah Merah ferry terminal to Lagoi’s Bandar Bentan Telani terminal as well as between Singapore and Tanjung Pinang’s Sri Bintan Pura ferry terminal. For details on Singapore departures and arrivals click:www.singaporecruise.com/ferryschedule.aspx

There are also frequent ferries from Batam to Lagoi, as well as between Batam and Tanjung Pinang.

For Ferries to Tanjung Pinang from Singapore, contact: Falcon at +65 6542 6786, Penguin ferries, tel: +65 65427105; Berlian/Wavemaster ferries, tel.: +65 67869959

For Ferries from Johor Bahru contact: +607 221 1577

Bintan has a relatively small airport at Tanjung Pinang served bySriwijaya Air from Jakarta.

Starting 29 March 2012 Sky Aviationflies Tanjung-Pinang - Melaka (Malaysia) twice weekly by Fokker-50 aircraft.

Enjoy Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Abang Island, Batam

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Mon, 7 Jul 2014 21:42:00 -0700

Batam is popoular as an industrial area and a shopping paradise of electronic items at low prices . Though most of the entire region of Batam island is a sea, Batam Island consists of exactly 75% of the ocean , while its land is only 25 % of the total area. That means Batam has a great potential in marine particular in nautical tourism .

Therefore Enjoy Tour and Travel make an adventure tourism products namely Snorkeling and Diving . Quoted from Wikipedia , one of the islands that have beauty beneath the sea is Abang Island in south of Batam . Beautiful beaches with coral reefs and various kinds of colorful fish and are considered equivalent to Bunaken beach in the western part of Indonesia . Abang Island distances from the Barelang 6th bridge just 30 minutes by boat.

Adventure tour package Diving and snorkeling which provided by Enjoy Tour and Travel as below:

A. Day Trip Dive Package, Minimum 4 pax.
Includes :
1 . Transportation Batam Center – Diving Spot – Batam Center ( Car and boat ) .
2 . Diving in 2 different spots .
3 . Complete Gear
4 . Tanks + Weight
5 . Guide / DM / Instructur
6 . Under water photos
7 . Boat
8 . lunch
9 . insurance

B. Day Trip Dive Package with Hotel, Minimum 4 pax .
Includes :
1 . Hotel ( Superior – Sharing room ) including breakfast for 2 persons , free internet , free massage 15 minutes .
2 . Transportation Batam Center – Diving Spot – Batam Center ( Car and boat ) .
3 . Diving in 2 different spots .
4 . Complete Gear
5 . Tanks + Weight
6 . Guide / DM / Instructur
7 . Under water photos
8 . Boat
9 . lunch
10 . insurance

C. Snorkeling Package , Minimum 8 pax .
Includes :
1 . Transportation Batam Center – Diving Spot – Batam Center ( Car and boat ) .
2 . Snorkeling in 2 different spots .
3 . Snorkel , Fin , Mask , Boot , Life Jacket
4 . Guide / DM / Instructur
5 . Under water photos
6 . Boat
7 . lunch
8 . insurance

Note: The rate is subject to change.

Ittinerary :

Hours 7:00 to 7:30 am

The participants gathered at our office , Max ‘s Dive Centre to conduct feeting Snorkel and Dive Gears .

Hours 07:30 to 08:15 am

The participants set off from Max ‘s Dive Centre ( Batam ) to the island of Galang on land

Hours 08:15 to 09:00 am

Arriving on the island of Galang participants went directly to the destination island Boat / Ship which had been chartered so that participants have enjoyed the privacy of the underwater attractions . Example location : Spot Abang Island , Island Petong , Ghost Island and other islands surrounding

Hours 9:00 to 12:00 noon

The first participants arrived at the spot immediately prepare Snorkeling and Diving Gears . Trainer / Guide provide guidance on how to snorkeling and diving are safe and given a general knowledge about the underwater world . Then the participants are free to explore the beauty of the underwater activities accompanied Trainer / Guide.

Hours 12:00 to 13:00 noon

Breaks and lunch on the island

Hours 13.00 – 14 . 30 noon

Further off again with Boat / Ship to second spot and enjoy the activities participants back the beauty of coral reefs and various species of marine fish.

Hour 14.30

Activity is completed , participants packing , back to Galang Island and return to Home / Hotel .

Note : The rundown above is an approximate time and conditional .

Snorkeling dan Scuba Diving is Operaated by :
Max’s Dive Center
PADI Licensed No: B.374/TK.3/II/2012

To make booking please contact us :

Enjoy Tour and Travel
Air Mas Plaza Blok B No 7
Sagulung, Batam
Telp: +62 778 395 311
Mobile: +62 819 9092 1980 or +62 821 7003 1261
Pin BBM: 756EA59A
email: info@EnjoyTravels.net

Source : enjoybatam.com

The Bukit Senyum, Batam City Night Sight

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:23:00 -0800

Visitbatam.blogspot.com. Batam city is not only known as a city of trade and industry, but Batam city also has exceptional tourism potential. In mid-year and year-end holiday season, the ferry port on the island of Batam is always filled with local and foreign tourists, mostly from Singapore and Malaysia. One of the favorite tourist spots on the island of Batam, especially for travelers from Singapore is Bukit Senyum ( Smiles Hill in English).
"Bukit Senyum" on Batam Island became a favorite tourist attraction because from Bukit Senyum, we can see the sights of Singapore with flashing lights twinkling city was sparkling. From the top of this hill, you can see the building in the city of Singapore and the ships passing to and from Singapore. Additionally, you can see the view planes taking off from Changi International Airport is also passing through the area's "Smiles hill".

When the night has come, a more spectacular view of the lights of Singapore buildings as well as the lights of ships at sea presents a very beautiful view. The Bukit Senyum exotic scenery in the evening can be enjoyed while sitting on the grass or can also be lined up to sit on a bench that has been prepared by local merchants.

In Bukit Senyum, you can choose hanging some, such as The Peak Food Court, Padang Pusako Restaurant, Eat Tahu Sumedang, and Sofonta Cafe. Take the most comfortable position to enjoy the view of Singapore city. In this area, you also can view Lubuk Baja Batam. Bukit Senyum became a favorite place to watch the New Year Event because of the new year fireworks momentum 2013 seems so obvious form here.

Car Rental in Batam City

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Sat, 1 Dec 2012 00:44:00 -0800

When visiting Batam there are several options when you want to go around this beautiful island Batam. When arrived at the ferry terminal there encountered many official taxi or private taxi purposely rent for foreign tourists or local tourists. But if you want an exciting city trips and more freely set the the time then you can take option to rent a car. In Batam many firms car rental service that's recommended.
Here is his review:

PT. AUTO TRANS, is a company engaged in the field of car rental operations personalized since 2004 and was passed making limited company on August 31, 2010.
PT. AUTO TRANS is a car rental company that is cheap, safe, convenient and reliable in Batam are renting a car for company or personal with varied and competitive prices without compromising quality and good service pertrip, daily, weekly, monthly and even yearly and is equipped with all risk insurance

         As for the cars we rent, such as:
         • Ty. Corona sedan (U.S. $ 20) / day
         • Suzuki APV 2006 (U.S. $ 25-30) / day
         • Ty. Kijang Krista 2001 - 2003 (U.S. $ 25-30) / day
         • Ty. Avanza 2005-2011 (U.S. $ 25-30) / day
         • Ty. Kijang Inova 2005 - 2011 (U.S. $ 30-45) / day
         • Ty. Camry 2002 - 2003 (U.S. $ 40) / day
         • Ty. Harrier 2002 - 2005 (U.S. $ 50-100) / day
         • Ty. Fortuner 2005 - 2010 (U.S. $ 65-100) / day
         • Daihatsu Xenia 2005 - 2011 (U.S. $ 25-30) / day
         • Honda New CRV 2008 - 2011 (U.S. $ 55 - U.S. $. 90) / day
         • Nissan Grand Livina
         • MITS. Storm double cabin
         • Truck
         • Crane with driver
         • Bus 14 seater
         • Bus 25 seater
         • Bus 60 seater

         For booking or reservation please contact us:

         PT. AUTO TRANS
         Commercial Palm Spring Block No. A2. 08th
         (Behind KFC Gelael Batam Centre)
         Direct Contact Annie
         +62 778 789-1234
         +62 811-700-306
         +62 778-464603

Batam CV.Tanlindo Car Rental Initiative is a company engaged in the field of car rental services batam. Her address right in the center of Batam.
Batam Car Rental Car rental Tanlindo been initiated since 2008, as the company has an expert in the field of car rental in batam, car rental Tanlindo listed as CV.Tanlindo initiative began in 2011 and Tanlindo Car Rental provides car rental services in batam with different variant types and brands of cars and experienced drivers can speak English and of course at competitive rates.
As for some kind of car we rented from a car rental batam tanlindo are as follows:
• Toyota Avanza 2006-2011 ( U.S. $ 20-25) per day
• 2006-2011 Toyota Kijang Inova ( U.S. $ 25-35 ) per day
• Toyota Fortuner 2005 - 2011 ( U.S. $ 65-100 ) per day
• Daihatsu Xenia 2007 - 2011 ( U.S. $ 20-30 ) per day
• Honda CRV 2009-2012 ( U.S. $ 50-75 ) per day
• Truck-Hino 2012, Nissan ( U.S. $ 10-20 ) per Trip
• Bus 13, 25, seater
• Crane / Heavy

          CV. TANLINDO PRAKARSA
          Komp. Permata Baloi Blok C1 No.3A
          Batam 29442 – Indonesia
         Telp. 0778 7033433 | Fax. 0778 7436266/Hp.0853 6321 4000

Ananda Rent Car, Provides a wide variety of vehicles for tourism, metting with prices negotiable either daily or monthly rental without a driver or a driver who is friendly, courteous and experienced to be always ready to take you wherever your destination for business, travel, shopping and transportation to transit to the country neighboring Singapore, Malaysia and others. Car Rental Car Rent Batam Batam is a place that combines quality rental vehicles and a variety of excellent service at competitive prices.

         For booking or reservation please contact us:
         Ananda Rent Car
         Batam Nirwana Residence
       E.3 Block 16
         Tiban V - Batam Indonesia
         Fax. +627783553510
         Phone:
         0812 70000 150
         0812 7002 4040
         0819 812 014
         BB: 3268DA18

Or You can find here :

1. PT. Bamolindo

Office: Complex Seruni Bl B/24 BATAM

2. PT. Golden Star

Office: Complex Bumi Riau Makmur Bl B/2 BATAM

3. PT. Pancuradya Sejahtera

Office: Jl Laks L RE Martadinata BATAM

4. PT. Bamolindo

Office: Complex Seruni Bl B/24 BATAM

5. Pt Golden Star

Office: Complex Bumi Riau Makmur Bl B/2 BATAM

6. Pt Pancuradya Sejahtera

Office: Jl Laks L RE Martadinata BATAM

How is the fastest way to Batam Island...?

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:05:00 -0800

Batam Maps

The capital of Riau archipelago in Bintan island, but for business purposes entrepreneurs more interested in coming to Batam. In this area was actually enacted three free trade zone covering Batam - Bintan - Karimun. In particular on the island of Batam ferry port selection is pretty much it, it would be quite difficult to choose the port where the ferry is best that you have to go the closest to your hotel in Batam, either from Singapore or Malaysia and otherwise. Whether you are a businessperson who pressed for time or a tourist who wants to relax, you'll want to choose a point of arrival or departure is not too far from your hotel. To help you choose the best ferry port for your trip, here's a quick guide to five major ports in Batam..........

Port of Batam Center

It is the busiest port has ferry connections most frequently to Singapore and Johor Bahru in Malaysia. However, it took the ferry from the port of the longest route from Batam to Singapore, which takes about an hour to reach the destination. Located near the Mega Mall shopping center, the Port of Batam Center is one of the best options for the people around batam center and for those who need to go to a government office Batam. With a range of about 15 to 20 minutes from Nagoya and 30 minutes from the airport. Operated by vessel Batamfast / Sindoferry, Terminal open from 07:00 to 22:00 hours and has a shop selling snacks and drinks. Secure parking is available for cars and motorcycles, with options for overnight parking.

Ports Sekupang

Ports Sekupang popular as the crossing point for the fastest ferry from Batam to Singapore - ferries depart from this point take the shortest route when going to Harbourfront. It is also the main port for ferries domestic destinations such as mainland Sumatra and Karimun islands. Commonly used by golf travelers to Batam Hills, Indah Puri, and South Links golf course, it is operated by Sindo Batamfast or ferry and the ferry for the Pacific. Open 7:00 to 22:00, the port is 45 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from Nagoya. Parking for cars and motorcycles are also available.

Port of Harbor Bay

This port is relatively new in Jodoh is ideal for guests who wish to stay at a hotel in Nagoya, Batam like Harmony, Pacific Palace, I hotel, the Hill or the Panorama Regency Hotel. It is a port of a replacement for the old ferry port Batu Ampar, the trip from Singapore to the port Harborfront this only takes about 45 minutes. Because of its proximity to Nagoya, has become one of the main port for travelers on vacation or business, especially for those who want to relax in the spa or massage parlor after working all day. Operated by Diamond Wavemaster, the port is open from 07:00 to 22:00 hours as well and also extensive parking is available.

Ports Nongsapura

Just offering a trip to Singapore, ferry ports primarily serve tourists will kePalmspring Golf Resort, or other nearby resorts like Turi Beach or Batam View. However, this Nongsapura dating from the ferry dock in Singapore's Tanah Merah not Harbourfront. That makes these ports the ideal arrival point for the jet-setter - where Tanah Merah only 10 minutes from Changi International Airport. Open from 07:00 to 19:00 hours.

Ports Waterfront City

As Nongsapura, this port only offers ferries to and from Singapore, tourists passing here is usually to the nearest resort destination such as Holiday Inn and Harris Resort.

Batam Great Sale 2012 in Pacific Hotel

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:59:00 -0800

End Year event Batam Great Sale 2012 is a continuation of Batam Great Sale 2011. as for the purpose of implementation is to further develop the passion and the economy of the Batam City with a special price offers and discounted rates or a massive sale for all visitors, especially foreign tourists Implemented within a certain period of the items specified.
Launched on 28 November 2012 at the Pacific Hotel Batam.

Head of Tourism and Culture of Batam,
Yusfa Hendri said the implementation of the previous Batam Great Sale have a positive impact on the number of tourists especially foreign tourists (tourists). Recorded numbers of foreign tourists visit in July 2011, as many as 108 383 people, an increase of 24.99 percent compared to July 2010 some 86 716 visitors. Although the number of such visits dropped 2.90 percent compared to the previous month, in June 2011, which reached 111 619 tourists.

LOCATION : Pacific Palace Hotel
Jln. Duyung sei. Jodoh 29432. Kepulauan Riau Batam - Indonesia.
Phone : +62 778 421111. Fax : +62 778 459799

The event starts from December 1, 2012 until December 31, 2012.

Sate Jumbo Resto at Nagoya, Batam (Kepulauan Riau)

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:40:00 -0700

hi ,,,,,,,,,everybody ,,,,sate jumbo at Danagraha building in Gazebo room Nagoya Batam really satisfied with the taste it was "amazing" please try it.........

Marine Batam Expo 2011 at Pacific Palace Hotel

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:17:00 -0700

Overlay Indonesia with 17,508 islands with a long coastline of more than 1 / 8 length of circumference of the earth, and sea area covering 5.8 million Km2, and the coverage area of 2.7 Km2 EEZ is a potential that cannot be ignored.

Also pointed out that, from a variety of Indonesian maritime potential, was only about 10% that is able to intake, and even this new level of exploitation of marine resources, although there are many other perspectives that certainly is an excellent business opportunity for entrepreneurs in the field of shipping.
Indonesia is one of the largest state in the business of marine, offshore, oil and gas, and one production area is the largest industry in Indonesia is Batam.

Why Batam, Riau Island, Indonesia

Indonesia is one of the largest state in the business of marine, offshore, oil and gas, and one production area is the largest industry in Indonesia is Batam.

Batam strategic location which the gateway entrance Marine industry, Offshore, Oil and Gas.

Batam predicted to be a shipyard industrial base or the largest shipyard in Southeast Asia, data from January to September 2010, there were over 19th companies from the Korean shipyard, Japan, Europe and the United States that would open a plant in Batam.

Sea depth in Batam is good enough to build the industry.

Batam provide specific land area of 6,700th ha with a coastline of more than 18th kilometers in the area of Tanjung Uncang

There are 170th – 180th over the number of Shipyards in Indonesia and more than 70th companies are located in Batam shipyard and always increased in every year.

The resources in quality skilled and able to compete Internationally.

MARINE BATAM EXPO exhibitions specializing in Shipping, Offshore buildings, the largest Oil and Gas in Batam - Indonesia, on the occasion of 2011 is organizing the 4th time, and on the occasion of the implementation in 2011 will further explore the potential of the maritime world environment-friendly and industry - shipping industry, offshore construction, oil and gas still consider the preservation of the environment.

MARINE BATAM EXPO 2011 is one event occasion where the meeting of business actors internationally marine world to collaborate with each other to increase the number of sales, expand networks and increase the prestige of the company.

MARINE BATAM EXPO 2011 has always been a very appropriate event for marketing and promotion of a particular company produck shipping industry, offshore Building, Oil and Gas.

Make a chance at Marine Batam Expo 2011 for the development of marine business, offshore, oil and gas.

Source: http://www.marinebatamexpo.com

Drydocks World subsidiary raises $265m

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:45:00 -0800

A Dubai-based marine geophysical company, in which Drydocks World Dubai has 9.4% stake, has secured financing to fund its newbuild orders and is on track to become one of the top five players in its field by 2012.
In a statement to the Oslo Bourse, Polarcus Limited said it has successfully completed new financing of $200 million to enable the reacquisition and completion of a 3D seismic vessel POLARCUS ALIMA, scheduled for delivery from the shipyard in Q1 2011. 3D seismic is used in exploring for oil and gas.
The new financing comprised a $65 million equity issue and a $80 million 5-year bond issue, both of which were significantly oversubscribed, and a $55 million loan facility.

It has also signed shipbuilding contracts for two additional high-end 12-14 streamer Ice Class 3D seismic vessels from Ulstein Verft AS of Norway, on “highly favorable terms”.
For these vessels, Polarcus said it has successfully secured $65 million through a related equity issue to partly finance the newbuilds, scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2012.
By 2012, Polarcus will have increased its modern fleet to seven from the current three, making it one of world’s largest players in 3D seismic along with CGS-Veritas, PGS, WesternGeco and Fugro.
Asked whether Drydocks World will keep its stake in the three-year old firm, Peter Zickerman, Executive VP and Head of Strategic Investments said: “We’re in a very good dialogue with them. They are content shareholder. Polarcus is also a good exposure for Dubai.”
In Septmeber, Drydocks World–Dubai, the region’s largest ship repair, conversion and new building yard, has delivered the third 3D seismic vessel to its Polarcus. Drydocks World is set to deliver two more vessels – Samur and Alima – to Polarcus next month.
Polarcus on Wednesday posted revenues of $56.3 million and EBITDA of $21.2 million, with three vessels in operation as well as positive Net Cash Flow from operating activities.
It said it has a robust backlog growth through the quarter, with six separate Letters of Intent received, including a strategically important 4D seismic acquisition ‘monitor' survey and undershoot for Eni, offshore Nigeria.
"We have continued to see robust growth in the fourth quarter, both of the high-end 3D seismic market in general, as well as our own internal development,” Rolf Ronningen, CEO of Polarcus, said.
Drydocks World, a unit of Dubai government conglomerate Dubai World, last month signed a $200 million credit facility with banks and will enter negotiations over amending the terms of its core syndicated debt facility.
The facility will be available until April 30 for drawing to provide working capital instruments, such as refund guarantees and performance bonds, to its trading counterparties in relation to new and existing contracts.
But just like in the case of Dubai World, the government of Dubai is unlikely to entertain talk of assets fire sale despite analysts’ bleak outlook on Drydocks World.
However, unlike the case of Dubai World, which last year agreed with all its creditors to restructure $25 billion debts, more strings are likely to be attached this time.
“Banks will eventually agree on a debt extension of some sort but not without a form of collateral or security,” Ahmad Al Anani, an associate director for the Middle East and North Africa at Exotix, an investment bank specialising in illiquid assets.
“Dubai sees Drydocks as a strategic long-term asset at the core of its vision so a fire sale of Drydocks assets is unlikely,” Al Anani said. “I expect the position of the government, as is in the case of Dubai World, would be to delay or avert asset sales where losses would crystallise.”

Why Invest in Batam

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:20:00 -0800

At the end of December 2007, Batam has accumulated a total of approximately U.S. $ 13.08 billion in investments consist of U.S. $ 2.61 billion from the government and the investment of U.S. $ 10.47 billion of private investment. Government invests in infrastructure development. Private investment consists of more than U.S. $ 5.71 billion of domestic investment, and U.S. $ 4.76 billion of foreign investment. More than 973 foreign companies operating in Batam, while the number of local companies, nearly 10,000.

Foreign investment application is processed with one-stop service policy in Batam. All permits and licenses required to start the construction process under one roof by a unit of investment services in Sumatera Promotion Center building. This unit is a policy of licensing and permits relating to investment that includes the Capital Investment Coordinating Board office, and Immigration Law, Labor, Taxation, Customs and Excise of Batam, and the Batam Industrial Development Authority. Batam is also the first city in the country implementing the National Single Window Pilot Project, the software was launched in late 2006. This system aims to reduce costs and handling the process of export and import customs duties and taxes & procedures at the port of Batam. In the long run, the expected product from Batam will become more competitive for the global market.

Companies operating in Batam are allowed to have up to 99% of foreign ownership. Visa on Arrival can be obtained for most of the foreign countries in Batam. Foreigners are also allowed to buy and own homes, even if they do not work in Batam. So, Batam can be home to two foreign countries. All this reflects the Indonesian government's commitment to fully support the development of Batam. The involvement of the private sector with strong support by the government is one of the ingredients for successful development.

Free Trade Zone of Batam, Bintan, and Karimun

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Wed, 9 Feb 2011 23:49:00 -0800

dated February 7, Riau Islands governor as chairman of the board of the free trade zone and free port of Batam, Bintan and Karimun announced the complete personnel area of business entities.

Here is the line up :
BP Regions Batam:

1. Ir. Mustofa Widjaja, MM., Head of the Cultivation of Batam.
2. Drs. Manan Sasmita, Deputy Head
3. Ir. I Wayan Subawa, 1st Member / Deputy of Commercial Facilities
4. Ir. Fitr Kamaruddin D, 2nd member / Deputy of Field Services
5. Drs. Asyari Abbas, M.Sc., 3th Member / Deputy of General Services
6. Ir. Moch. Prijanto, ME, 4th member / Deputy of administrative and program
7. Ir. Asroni Harahap, M.Sc., 5th Member / Deputy of Control

BP Bintan Bintan District:

1. Dra. Hj. Mardhiah, MM, Head of the Cultivation of Bintan, Bintan Regency
2. Drs. Muhammad Hendri, MM, Deputy Head
3. Drs. Abhimanyu, 1st Members , Field Administarsi and Programs
4. Personal Edi, SE, MM, 2nd Members , Division of Integrated Services
5. Drs. Powerful Ganesh, 3th Members , Infrastructure Development Sector
6. Drs. Zulkarnain, 4th Members , of Supervision and Control

BP Bintan Tanjung Pinang City Region are:

1. Drs. Herman, Head of the Cultivation of Bintan Tanjung Pinang City Region
2. Drs. Ali Hisham, Deputy Chief
3. Drs. H. Syafrial Evi, MS, MM, 1st Members, Division of Administration and Preparation Program
4. Drs. Ec. Herry Son, MM, 2nd Members , Division of Integrated Services
5. Hj. King Khairani, S. Sos, MM, 3th Members, Infrastructure Development Sector
6. Drs. Soufyan, 4th Members, of Supervision and Control

BP Karimun are:

1. Drs. H. M. Taufik Ilyas, M. Si, Head of the Cultivation of Karimun
2. Drs. Mohamed Tahar, M. Ed, Vice Principal
3. Sularno, S. Sos., M.Sc., 1st Member, Division of Administration and Preparation Program
4. Drs. Muhammad Tang, MM, 2nd Members, Division of Integrated Services
5. Drs. Muchdi Dali, MM, 3th Members, Infrastructure Development Sector
6. Drs. Usman Ahmad, 4th Member , of Supervision and Control

Mall in Batam Island

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Wed, 2 Feb 2011 01:46:00 -0800

List of shopping Mall in Batam Island :

Mega Mall, Batam Centre is located in Batam Central Bussines District. Could be reach directly from Batam Centre Ferry Terminal. Here You can buy what ever you want before start touring around this island. Buying clothing is one of the cheapest means of shopping here. The branded goods here is reasonable cheap. You will find that this is one of reason why Singapore tourist often spend their money for shopping in Batam.

Nagoya Hill. At about 15 Minutes from Batam Centre Ferry Terminal. For now is the biggest shopping mall in Batam and hosted by Matahari Departemental Store. You also can find Batam typical food named Cake Villa in front of Nagoya Hill. The brand is Cake Pisang Villa.

Panbill Mall, is one of mall that located in Muka Kuning near industrial area Batamindo Industrial Park. This the place where workers of several industri di Batamindo to shop for. You can find clothes, shoes, women accessories, nad ofcourse foods.
Lucky Plaza is the largest mall for mobile phone in Batam Island.
Top 100 Penuin, located near after Lucky Plaza is a mall with specialist selling food and souvenirs in Batam. You will find Singapore chocolate, Malaysian crackers and others.
Top 100 batuaji, same with Top 100 Mall Penuin which located in shouth of Batam island. You can find the similar product here. After touring around this mall, you can fresh your body with take a shower or go swimming in the pool name Water Boom. But don't be surprised if here is very crowded during holiday
Kepri Mall, is the newest and also one of the biggest mall that locate in Batam Centre not far from Mega Mall.

Riau Islands 2011 Projections

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:10:00 -0800

Several important issues concerning the outlook for economy of the Riau Islands Province, among others, about the provision of economic infrastructure, promotion of overseas investment, service bureaucracy, increased export volumes and the implementation of the Regions Free Trade Zone in Batam, Bintan and Karimun.

The development of the region that occurred could be an opportunity for the Riau Islands. Among other things, the political situation deteriorated Thailand, and Malaysia is less conducive. Meanwhile, Singapore's economic growth in 2009 that''free fall''but rose impressively in 2010. In addition, the competitiveness of regional industry of the region rose sharply.

In the political environment in post-election Riau Islands Riau Islands governor, quite conducive. However, government spending is still sluggish, somewhat helped by the velocity of money during the elections which reached Rp135 billion.

Politics kompromistik after elections expected member of calm and conducive situation. However, businesses expect the Riau Islands provincial government's economic team is expected to credible and competent. Medium Term Development Plan is expected to realistic and focused.

Although economic data showed the number Kepri good enough where economic growth is predicted Kepri 2011 over 6%, while national economic growth of 5.8%, but the constraints faced by personality among others, the imbalance of development between regions and between regions that have not been integrated, resources kelutan not maximized, the agricultural sector still depends on other regions, the limited energy and clean water and education levels are still low. Based on the results of Population Census 2010, the total population of the Riau Islands is 1,685,698 people.

Batam Business Directory and Industrial Estates

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:25:00 -0700

Industrial estate in batam consists of three major industries including the electronics industry, heavy industry and shipbuilding industry.
The largest industry operating in Batam is the electronic and computer related industry such as components and parts, audio and video equipment, automotives part, printed circuit board (PCB) makers etc.
Some wellknown multinational companies wich are already operating in Batam include : ABB, Ciba Vission, Epson, Halliburton, Hydrill, Hyundai, Matsushita, McDermott, Nippon Steel, Dry Dock Worlds, Philips, Sanyo, Scheinder Manufacturing, Siemens, Sumitomo and Thomson Television.

There are some companies involved in heavy industry such as steel fabrication, pipe threading, oil exploration equipment, oil rigs fabrication, offshore jackets, and heavy equipment. In addition to that, there are also 41 shipyards industry for repair and shipbuilding in Batam. With adequate hazardous waste control, the chemical industry is also allowed. Among chemical industries that are now operating in Batam are fatty alcohol factory, paint producing factory, pipe coating, and chemical companies.

Here's the address of each industrial park in Batam :

Walakaka Industrial Park
Komp. Green Land Blok F6 No. 5 Batam Center
Tel. (62-778) 461807
Fax (62-778) 461807

Kara Industrial Park
Kara Industrial Park Blok C No. 1 Batam Center
Tel. (62-778) 461113
Fax (62-778) 461127

Cammo Industrial Park
Jl. Letjen Suprapto Cammo Industrial Park Blok A4 No. 3 Batam Center
Tel. (62-778) 462373
Fax (62-778) 462371

Tunas Industrial Estate
Komp. Bumi Indah Blok III No. 15-17 Nagoya
Tel. (62-778) 421239
Fax (62-778) 427143

Kabil Industrial Park
Jl. Hang Kesturi KM. 4 Kabil
Tel. (62-778) 711144
Fax (62-778) 711144

Taiwan International Industrial Estate
Jl. Hang Kesturi No. 1 Kabil
Tel. (62-778) 711029
Fax (62-778) 711044

Citra Buana Centre Industrial Park I & II
Komp. Citra Buana Building No. 1 Seraya-Nagoya
Tel. (62-778) 428500
Fax (62-778) 332500 Batamindo Industrial Estate
Wisma Batamindo Jl. Rasamala No. 1 Muka Kuning
Tel. (62-770) 611222
Fax (62-770) 611432

Panbil Industrial Estate
Jl. Ahmad Yani Lot 07 Muka Kuning
Tel. (62-778) 371024
Fax (62-778) 371024

Malindo Cipta Perkasa Industrial Park
Malindo Cipta Perkasa Industrial Park,Batu Ampar
Tel. (62-778) 412737
Fax (62-778) 411802

Bintang Industrial Park I & II
Jl. Majapahit Kav II Batu Ampar
Tel. (62-778) 459088
Fax (62-778) 459002

Indah Industrial Park I & II
Jl. Imam Bonjol Blok A No. 7 Komp. Sakura Ampan
Tel. (62-778) 458295
Fax (62-778) 457581

Latrade Industrial Park
Tanjung Uncang, Batam 29422
Tel. (62-778) 396888
Fax (62-778) 393217

BATAM VISA on ARRIVAL REQUIREMENTS

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:52:00 -0700

For all visitors traveling to Batam there are now Batam visa requirements (in effect since 2006). Tourist or visit visas can be obtained on arrival at all of the Batam Ferry Terminals for passport holders from the following countries:
Countries / Passports that do not require a visa are as follows:

* Brunei Darussalam
* Chile
* Hong Kong
* Macau
* Malaysia
* Morocco
* Peru
* Philippines
* Singapore
* Thailand
* Vietnam

Countries / Passports that require a Batam visa on arrival are as follows:
* Argentina
* Australia
* Austria
* Bahrain
* Belgium
* Brazil
* Bulgaria
* Cambodia
* Canada
* Cyprus
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Hungary
* Iceland
* India
* Iran
* Ireland
* Italy
* Japan
* Kuwait
* Laos
* Liechtenstein
* Luxembourg
* Maldives
* Malta
* Mexico
* Monaco
* New Zealand
* Norway
* Oman
* Republic of China
* Poland
* Portugal
* Qatar
* Russia
* Saudi Arabia
* South Africa
* South Korea
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Suriname
* Taiwan
* Netherlands
* United Arab Emirates
* United Kingdom
* United States of America

Countries not listed above will have to apply for a visa at the Indonesian Embassy before arrival

Contact details for the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore are as follows

Indonesian Embassy Singapore
7 Chatsworth Road
Singapore 249761
Tel: (65) 6737 7422
Fax: (65) 6737 5037 / (65) 6235 5783
Office Hours: Mon – Thurs (8:30am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5.00pm)
Fri: (8:30am – 12:30, 2:30pm – 5:00pm)
Sat & Sun: (Closed)

Tentatively, visa on arrival charges are as follows

* USD $10 valid for 7 days and 6 nights only
* USD $25 valid for 7 to 30 days
* USD $20 per day for overstay

Passengers that require Visa On Arrival (VOA), please take note of the following Procedures:

* Before arriving at the designated airport or seaport, fill in the arrival/departure card. This card serves as visa application form
* Upon arrival at the destination, go to the bank counters available, pay the visa fee. Please prepare the exact amount in USD
* Proceed to the immigration checkpoint for clearance

Business or Work - Batam Visa Requirements
For those people that are traveling to Batam for business (such as meetings, etc) you will require a visa on arrival as per the list above.

Please note that a visa on arrival is not valid for any work or employment in Batam.

For those people traveling to Batam for work, whether it is for short or long term, you will need to apply for a visa on arrival and then change it to a work permit once you have arrived at your company of employment (if the company has not already pre-arranged a permit for you).

Your company should then be able to assist you with your visa / permit requirements. Please check with your employer before arriving in Batam

There are currently several visa options available, please check with the Indonesian Embassy to find out which will best suit your situation

Contact details for the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore are as follows

Indonesian Embassy Singapore
7 Chatsworth Road
Singapore 249761
Tel: (65) 6737 7422
Fax: (65) 6737 5037 / (65) 6235 5783
Office Hours: Mon – Thurs (8:30am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5.00pm)
Fri: (8:30am – 12:30, 2:30pm – 5:00pm)
Sat & Sun: (Closed)

Seafood around Batam Island

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:08:00 -0700

For those who are fond of hunting a special taste, is a lively city that belong in the list of visits. Seafood is a mainstay Batam. Some seafood menu that can be found in Batam, including bark, a type of snail with a shell and hard, but have a tasty meat, mangrove crabs and other marine fish species.

Presentation was unique because visitors can choose their own fish and other seafood, and live in cook, so food served really fresh.

Soft fish, fresh broth, and when seasoned with soy sauce and chili sauce, it's getting warmer. Not surprisingly, visitors told to eat seafood in Batam is most convenient, because it taste sweet, sour and spicy fish flavor blend to produce high taste.

Another mainstay menu cuttlefish or better known as squid. There is a cooked flour and fried squid steambot menu. Steambot menu served with the fire on the table. This menu contains material sliced meats, chicken, seafood, fish, tofu, vegetables in the insert into the pot.

To visit this seafood restaurant, is very easy. Because the spread in almost all corners of Batam, there is a form of tent stalls, a special place on the edge of the beach, and restaurants in the city.

Some places to eat seafood in Batam, namely Yongkee Fish Soup, Golden Prawn Bengkong, Sri Rejeki at bataubesar, Nongsa and also a seafood restaurant in Tema IV Bridge, there is even a new seafood restaurant near the bridge I Barelang Resto.

Padang Golf Sukajadi Batam

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 19:29:00 -0700

Padang Golf Sukajadi Batam (PT.Adhya Mahkota Golf Sukajadi ) is the only Golf Course located in the Center of Batam City, precisely on lips of Trans Island Highway splitting Batam City. It is accessible from Batam's Central Business distric, it takes only 15 (fiften) minutes drive from Hang Na Dim International Batam Airport, 10 (ten) minutes from the International Batam Center Ferry Terminal, 5 (five) minutes from the business and industrial distric Batam Center , 15 (fiften) minutes from the business and industrial district Batu Ampar / Nagoya, 20 (twenty) minutes from the business industrial district Sekupang and 20 (twenty) minutes from Nongsa Tourism Industrial District.

Padang Golf Sukajadi Batam is International standard championship course originally designed and created by reputed golf course designer THOMSON, WOLVERIDGE & PERRET, due to the latest development, need some alteration design and done by team from PT.Flora Tjipta Sarana, Jakarta.
In this successfull soft opening 9 (nine) holes golf course Padang Golf Sukajadi operated start on 18th March 2009 and now we open another 5 (five) holes and hopefully will be completed 18 (eighten) holes on May 2010.

Golf Facilities:
* 18 Holes Championship Golf Course
* 21 Bays Driving Range Lightning System
* Halfway & Rain Shelter
* Golf Bag Storage
* Golf Proshop
* Rental Golf Set
* Putting & Chipping Green
* Golfer's Changing & Locker rooms
* Golf Teaching Lesson
* Range Cafe

Spa Villa in KTM Resort Batam

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:51:00 -0700

Sekupang - BATAM. One of the obligatory tourist visit locations in the visit when you go to the island of Batam is KTM Resort. Visitors will be pampered with a world-class spa facilities that have a uniqueness. Spa Villa is located at KTM Resort has a panoramic view not shared by other spas. At this spa, guests can enjoy a package that has been designed by the Spa Villa. Visitors can also enjoy the blue expanse of sea straits in Singapore.

Given the Spa Villa that jutted into the ocean of funds gives a different feel, making the spa is mostly visited by tourists from Singapore. If a long vacation, many artistes from MediaCorp Singapore enjoy aromatic spa services here.

Good news for Singapore tourists or local, during June to August 2010 to present the promo package Weekday, Buy One Get One Free which dibundling with room rates. This package includes room rates, city tour, ferry tickets and spa services. This package is the normal price-san 200 singapore dollars, but for this promotion we are giving the price of Sin $ 108. Price Sin $ 108 terse but already includes one-night stay at Resort, 90 minutes spa treatment, city tour and lunch at Golden Prawn.

Villa Spa offers spa services using tambala scrubs using long island scrub, aloe vera scrubs, scrubs coffee, chocolate and strawberry scrubs scrubs. In addition to Special packages Romantic Spa, visitors can enjoy a Body Scrub Spa, Body Mask, Hydrotherapi, Sensual Bath and Full Body aromatherapy. This package is perfect for a honeymoon couple who perform while watching the sunset at the Spa Villa.

Last spa villas provide the Breeze Spa, where visitors can enjoy the beach while enjoying the gentle breeze spa services. This service lasted for 150 minutes. "Breeze Spa Package is suitable for individual or with a partner, here we use a special aromatherapy and carried on just before sunset, which was obtained by treatment of this package is the Body Scrub with a wide selection of aromatherapy.

Batam International Sea Eagle Boat Race - Visit Batam 2010

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:57:00 -0700

Belakang Padang, BATAM - International Sea Eagle Boat Race 2009 on the Plain of the Sea Eagle Belakang Padang started on 2 to 4 July 2010, is one of the Batam Tourism calendar. This event is the seventh time since August last year from 2004.

In the year 2009 Batam city government invites the participation of business and interests of participants from outside the city of Batam, and Malaysia as a nearest country to Indonesia immediately accepted the offer by sending 3 teams participated in this event.

In 2010 the government through the Batam department of tourism will be held back Batam Boat Race again with its intent and purpose is to provide an alternative tourist attraction and to provide more opportunities for perpetrators of world tourism and the business community to participate in the success of the event as well as welcoming Visit Batam 2010. The purpose of this event provides an opportunity and a forum for athletes to measure achievement of Batam can be achieved, developing Pos Tourism as one alternative to the world of tourism and to develop performance athletes for national and international rowing.

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Soft Opening Top 100 Tembesi in Batuaji

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:41:00 -0700

Batam, Marrybrown is a franchise that has a family restaurant concept from Malaysia is now open branch location ini New Top 100 Tembesi - Batuaji.To further pamper customers, Marrybrown gives special promotions. When you spend 50 thousand rupiahs ( about 8 SGD ) and will get a voucher 5 thousand rupiahs. "Vocher can be used in all branches of Marrybrown without having to go shopping again," said Store Manager Merybrown Tembesi, Budi . "The Top 100 Tembesi, we also provide a favorite menu of "Chicken Penyet", as a new menu," he continued.

Marrybrown is a franchise that has a family restaurant concept that provides a diverse menu, especially the oriental and western. "Marrybrown has been present in the city of Batam since 2007, the first outlet opened in Mega Mall Batam Centre, where they are we serving a variety of food choices with menus of local and western and oriental," said Budi added.

At the opening of the Mall Top 100 Tembesi on 25 next june, Marrybrown also will present a special menu for customers Top 100 Tembesi. Marrybrown with other tenants who will be presenting a special promos and discounts up to 20 percent of shopping vouchers for certain expenditures.

Tembesi Marrybrown outlets will begin to open on June 25, 2010 in conjunction with the opening of the only malls in Batam is equipped with Water Park. "In addition to Marrybrown, the Top 100 Tembesi has also joined Bakso Senayan Shooting Range and Aji Kopitiam," continued Aming, Campaign Manager Top 100 Tembesi.

Batam Fight "Ariel Peterporn"

4adhee@gmail.com (Ferdy) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:22:00 -0700

The popularity of 'Ariel Peterporn' turns out not only to people in Indonesia alone. Because the sex tape from the Indonesian public figures apparently also favored by the porn stars from the United States, Vicky Vaette.

Vicky who starred in many adult films are detected even several times specifically to comment about the circulation of sex videos from people who are similar to Ariel, Luna and Cut Tari.

Even if the chance to visit Indonesia, Vicky intend to meet with three stars for several days in a stir of Indonesia.

Vicky even pleased, talks about the Peterpan vocalist scandals with the two presenters had become Trending topic on Twitter because so many people are talking about it.

Not least in Batam, this video recording has many outstanding believe either in the netcafe or by phone. So that the authorities government concerned need to make unannounced inspection to several schools to make the circulation of pornographic video through cellphones. Especially in Batam is a sophisticated mobile phone is no longer the monopoly of moneyed adults only. Just look at Lucky Plaza where we can easily choose which we like a sophisticated mobile phone with ease.

So, Ariel ... why are you even escape ... if you feel not the perpetrator in the video .. why disappear? Not announcing your while if the videotape was "similar to you that" it's very troubling and embarrassing self-esteem and culture of Indonesia?