The Director of Narcotics Criminal Investigation at the Riau Islands Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Suyono, stated that his team is still investigating the methamphetamine supplier to the Head of the Moro Community Health Center, despite the implementation of restorative justice (RJ).
Batam Police confirm no casualties in the PT ASL Shipyard fire involving the Elnusa Trans Samudera. Read the latest on the investigation and safety updates.
Ten dead and 21 injured after an oil tanker caught fire at Batam’s PT ASL Shipyard. Police launch investigation into possible negligence. Read the full story.
Batam Customs foiled an iPhone smuggling attempt at Punggur Port, seizing hundreds of devices. Investigation continues with full details due Wednesday. Read the full story.
A fire aboard the Federal II tanker in Batam leaves three dead and six injured. Read how authorities responded and what’s next in the investigation.
The Maritime Security Agency said) that the collision between two cargo vessels in the Batu Ampar waters, Batam, Riau Islands was caused by severe weather. Learn more.
Batam Health Office have raised COVID-19 alert levels due to a sharp rise in cases in neighboring Singapore. Learn more.
Batam Customs has again thwarted an attempt to smuggle crystal methamphetamine at Hang Nadim Airport, Batam, Riau Islands, using various methods, one of which was hidden in the perpetrator's anus and crotch.
Authorities are investigating the smuggling of 1.9 tons of cocaine and methamphetamine worth around Rp 7 trillion intercepted off the coast of Karimun, Riau Islands. Learn more.
Batam Immigration Office and the Riau Islands Regional Police etained 23 foreigners during a joint operation Wira Waspada for various immigration violations committed between April and May 2025. Learn more.
The Directorate General of Immigration detained 13 foreigners for allegedly establishing and working for fictitious foreign investment companies in Batam, Riau Islands. Learn more.
Apple has committed to building an AirTag vendor factory in Riau worth USD 1 billion. Learn more.
