Batam is an island and city in Riau Islands Province of Indonesia, known for its free trade zone area as part of the Sijori Growth Triangle, is located 20 km (12.5 miles) off Singapore's south coast. The 715 km² (276 miles²) island has a population of 965,062.
Batam is located east of Karimun and Bulan Island, west of Bintan, north of Rempang, and south of Singapore. The Riau Strait (Selat Riau) separates Batam and Bintan
Major communities on Batam are Sekupang, Jodoh, Nagoya, Sungai Panas, Batam Centre, Baloi, Batu Ampar, and Bengkong.
Pompong boat for short distance connections in Batam and nearby islands Economy
The official language on the island is Indonesian, but due to the sizeable Chinese population, Chinese languages including Teochew, Hokkien and Mandarin are also spoken.
Beginning in the 1970s, the island underwent a major transformation from a largely forested area into a major harbor and industrial zone. The population grew from a few thousand in the 1960s into hundreds of thousands.[citation needed] The island's economy benefits from being close to Singapore, and, with lower labour costs and special government incentives, is the site of many factories operated by Singaporean companies. Shipbuilding and electronics manufacturing are major industries on the island; there are also several resorts and tourist destinations on the island.
Under a framework signed in June 2006, Batam, along with parts of neighboring Bintan and Karimun, are a part of a Special Economic Zone with Singapore; this zone eliminates tariffs and value-added taxes for goods shipped between Batam and Singapore.
The island is connected by several ferry services to nearby cities, including Bintan, Karimun, Singapore and Johor Bahru (Malaysia); the trip to Singapore takes less than one hour.
Hang Nadim Airport is the island's airport, and has the longest runway in Indonesia; Jakarta is the most important destination.
Batam Center Harbour from a ferry
The "Barelang" bridges are a major landmark on Batam. The name is an abbreviation of Batam-Rempang-Galang, the three major islands connected by the bridges, and 3 more smaller islands. The bridges were constructed under Habibie as the Minister for Research and Technology with funding from the German government.
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Pelabuhan Sekupang Batam
Pelabuhan sekupang juga terdapat pelabuhan rakyat menuju pulau-pulau kecil sekitar batam, seperti Pulau Akar, Belakang Padang, Pulau Babi, Pulau Nipah dll. Untuk menuju ke Pulau Belakang Padang hanya dibutuhkan 10 menit dengan ongkos Rp.5000,-
Di Pelabuhan Sekupang juga terdapat terminal International menuju Seingapura dan Johor Malaysia dengan kapal JetBoat seperti Batamfast,Penguin,Raider dll. Untuk waktu tempuh menuju singapura dari pelabuhan Sekupang hanya memakan waktu 40 menit ini dikarenakan letak geografis Pelabuhan ini yang paling dekat dengan Singapura.
jangan lupa jika ingin keluar dari batam lewat pelabuhan mesti bawa KTP batam atau surat jalan dari perusahaan atau Tiket pesawat Pulang Pergi. Karna kalau tidak anda bakal ditahan oleh petugas perdaduk untuk membayar uang jaminan. Karena di Batam diberlakukan sistem PERDADUK untuk menghindari bebasnya pencari kerja keluar masuk batam ataupun tindakan kriminal antar negara.
Travel Tips To Bintan Resorts
Bintan Resorts may be less than an hour's of catamaran ride away from Singapore, but it's worlds apart in terms of what we have to offer. The resort-destination spreads across the northern shores of Bintan and faces the South China Sea, and comprises a good range of beach resorts and hotels to suit the budgets and needs of all holiday-makers.How to get there From Singapore
There is a regular ferry service operated by Bintan Resorts Ferries that plies between Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore and Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal in Bintan. The journey takes about 55 minutes. Please remember to check in at least an hour before the ferry departs.
For more information on the ferry schedule and online ferry ticket purchase, please visit: http://www.brf.com.sg/
Ferry tickets may also be purchased directly
Contact Details:
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Counter:
50 Tanah Merah Ferry Road
#01-21 Singapore 498833
Tel: (65) 6542 4369
Fax: (65) 6542 4372
Email: reservations@brf.com.sg
From Indonesia
There are regular speedboat services plying between Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal in Batam and Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal Bintan. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Special chartered boat arrangements can be made between Nongsa Ferry Terminal (Batam) and Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal (Bintan) as well. The price is about Hundred Thousand Rupiahs if am not wrong.
Contact Details:
PT Bintan Resort Ferries
Domestic Port Telaga Punggur
Batam - Indonesia
Tel / Fax: (62) 778 761 553
Email: brf_batam@telkom.net
Weather
The dry calm season from late March to early November is characterized by clear sunny days and calm pristine waters. While from late November to early March is generally the windier season with passing showers, although one can still get good sun throughtout the day. If you have para sailing hobiest you can try to visit Bintan Agro Resort in windier season.
Time Zone
In relation to Jakarta, Bintan is in the same time zone as Jakarta, +7 hours to the
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). In relation to Singapore, Bintan is 1 hour behind Singapore time.
Voltage Requirements
220 volts AC, and dont forget to bring standart electrical socket which have three pins (Line,Neutral,Grounding)
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the national language and simple English is widely used. And Bahasa Melayu for local.
Currency
The main currency used in Indonesia is the Rupiah (Rp); however the Singapore Dollar (S$) is widely accepted at the resorts and Pasar Oleh Oleh. Most hotels accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit card payments. Should you be heading down south to the greater Bintan for some sightseeing and shopping, it is advisable to have ready notes and coins in Indonesian Rupiah (Rp).
Tipping
Tipping is not a necessity in Bintan, but it is acceptable to leave a small tip especially when good service has been rendered. There may be a 20% service and government charge on your bill in hotels and restaurants. You need not tip beyond the service charge.
Dress code
Daytime temperatures are generally high in this tropical region, which allows for plenty of unforgettable fun in the sun. Humidity levels are also high, so loose cotton and natural fibres are highly recommended.
Things to Bring
Don’t forget to take along your sunblocks, sunglasses, caps, and insect repellant.
Postal Services
The Resorts' hotels can arrange to send mail. Guest may purchase local postal stamps from the hotel,
and the hotel staff will send the mail from a local post office. Guest may also purchase Singapore stamps,
whereby the mail will be arranged to be posted from Singapore.
Environmental Control
Liquid waste is managed by sewerage treatment plants. Solid waste is collected daily from the resorts and
disposed off in our own sanitary land-fill site.
Telecommunications
Bintan Resorts has modern telecommunication facilities, including IDD, facsimile/data lines and card-operated payphones. Local calls can be made with phone cards.
Medical Care
Medical needs are catered for by a clinic, with doctors on call 24 hours throughout the day, and supported by a highly efficient emergency evacuation system.
Batam Island Attractions
Seing one of the most popular travel destinations in Indonesia, Batam Island features several interesting tourist attractions and spectacular beaches. Many sports clubs and resorts lining the Nongsa coast and Waterfront City offer exciting sea sports and outdoor activities for everyone.
Not to be missed are the Barelang Bridges, six sophisticated full swing bridges that connect the three islands (Batam-Rempang-Galang) together. There are also several religious sites and small museums in the city centre. If you have some extra time, hop on a speedboat and visit Batam’s sibling islands for a change of pace and air.
Beaches
Each beach on Batam Island has it own characteristics, though the northeast peninsula of Nongsa coast and the Waterfront city are the best known to Batam visitors. Only one hour's drive from the Sekupang you will find a perfect spot to bake in the sun on the beach or to splash in the crystal-clear sea water.
Many resorts and clubs provide water sport activities such as jet skiing, parasailing, speed boating, windsurfing, snorkeling, canoeing, and much more. The Waterfront City is also a perfect spot for you to enjoy a seafood lunch or dinner.
Location: Nongsa Coast and the Waterfront City area
Nearby Islands
In the past, many visitors were interested in the illegal casinos nearby Batam Island, which were closed down by the government several years ago. In any case, we recommend a visit to some of the other islands such as Bintan and the lovely capital city of the province Tanjung Pinang. 20 minutes by ferry from Batam, Bintan Island is natural paradise surrounded by lush beautiful beaches, and home to more resorts and places of interest.
If you seek something less crowded and more tranquil, head to Melur Beach on Galang Island; or Sembulang Beach on Rempang Island. Both secluded beaches have been developed for tourism since 2000, though they still retain a calm and warm atmosphere due to the small number of visitors.
How to get there: The main port for ferries between Batam and Bintan islands is Telaga Punggur at the southeastern end of Batam.
Barelang Bridges
The six spectacular bridges, all comprising various individual engineering styles are iconic to Batam. ‘Barelang’ is an abbreviation of the three islands names: Batam-Rempang-Galang. Barelang Bridges link the tiny island of Tonton Nipah to the larger Setoko, Rempang, Galang, and Galang Baru Island together. All bridges afford visitors convenient access as though they are travelling on a single big island.
The total stretch of all six bridges is about two kilometres, and travelling from the first bridge to the last one should take around 20 minutes. The Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge that connects Batam and Tonton Island is impressive and the most popular. The Ngha Trang Memorial Wall in tribute to the boat people of Vietnam on Galang Island is also worth visiting. Visitors wishing to commute from island to island can hire a taxi or take part in organized a tour.
Location: South of Batam Island
source : http://www.indonesia-holidays.com/batam-island/index.htm
Pulau Penyengat pusat budaya Melayu Dunia
Ibarat Pepatah, tidak sah ke Riau Kepulauan kalau belum singgah ke Penyengat. Pulau penyengat yang luasnya tidak lebih dari 30 menit berkendaraan bermotor, merupakan warisan sejarah yang amat tinggi. Dikarenakan dari pulau inilah lahir raja-raja melayu yang memimpin Kerajaan Riau-Lingga,Kamboja,Singapura maupun Malaysia.
Jika anda pernah mendengar Pantun Gurindam Dua Belas, dari pulau inilah pantun yang tersohor itu diciptakan oleh seorang budayawan penyengat pada masa itu yaitu Raja Ali Haji Fisabilillah. Jika anda berkunjung kesana selain melihat masjid Sultan Penyengat yang terkenal karena batu batanya disusun menggunakan putih telur, anda juga akan takjub dengan beberapa benteng pertahanan yang ada dipulau itu. Disitu juga terdapat makam para raja, penjara, dan taman budaya yang didalamnya terdapat silsilah Raja-raja melayu. Dipulau tersebut juga terdepat paling tidak tiga buah sumur yang dangkal sekitar satu sampai dua meter namun memiliki air yang jernih. Padahal warga disekitar pulau menggali sumur sampai lebih dari 10 meter maupun sumur bor, tetap saja air yang didapat payau air laut.
Untuk mengunjungi penyengat. Dari batam tepatnya pelabuhan Telaga Punggur anda tinggal membeli tiket kapal ke Pulau Bintan sekitar Rp.40.000,- memakan waktu 45 menit perjalanan. Setelah sampai di pulau Bintan langsung saja berjalan kaki ke pelabuhan penyebrangan Rakyat menuju pulau penyengat sekitar 300 meter. Kemudian anda tinggal membayar ongkos kapal untuk menyebrang kesana sebesar Rp.5000,-/orang atau mau charter satu kapal PP dengan Rp.25.000,- bisa isi sampai 20 10 orang. Untuk kesana hanya memakan waktu 15 menit dari pulau bintan inipun karena menggunakan perahu sampan motor padahal pulaunya sangat dekat sekali dari Pulau Bintan. Penasaran ??? ....
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Batam Hotspot Engku Putri
Buat yang mau internetan gratisan di batam, lu bisa nyoba telkom speedy hotspot di engku putri .Yaitu lapangan kota di batam center. Letaknya disebelah Mega Mall Batam Center atau sebelah pemko batam.
Lumayan coy sambil ngabuburit sore sambil nonton orang maen bola and lari sore, juga disepanjang jalan mega mall lu bisa makan batgor yang maknyus.. untuk ukuran batam he..he.. Bagi yang doyan batagor sama somay bandung di deretan jalan megamall depan pelabuhan disitu lumayan mantap harga cuman 6 rebu :) Sambil deh maen internet tapi jangan lupa ngantri ye.. namanya juga gretong :) trus maennya jangan kelamaan ntar di sentil yang belakang
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