Batam Shipyard Fire Kills 10, Injures 21 in Tanker Explosion
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.
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Hundreds of iPhones Seized in Dramatic Smuggling Bust at Batam Port
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.
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Tanker Fire in Batam Shipyard Kills Three, Injures Six
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.
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Ship Collision in Batam Caused by Bad Weather: Bakamla
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.
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Batam Heightens COVID-19 Vigilance Amid Surge in Singapore Cases
Batam Health Office have raised COVID-19 alert levels due to a sharp rise in cases in neighboring Singapore. Learn more.
Criminal
Riau Regional Police Thwarted Drug Smuggling Attempt in Hang Nadim Airport
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.
Criminal
Navy, Police Foil 1.9 Tons of Drugs Smuggled via Foreign Vessel in Riau Islands
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.
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Batam Immigration Detains 23 Foreigners or Immigration Violations
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.
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Immigration Office Detain 13 Foreigners for Operating Fake Companies in Batam
The Directorate General of Immigration detained 13 foreigners for allegedly establishing and working for fictitious foreign investment companies in Batam, Riau Islands. Learn more.
Economy
Apple Commits to $1 Billion Investment for AirTag Vendor Factory in Batam
Apple has committed to building an AirTag vendor factory in Riau worth USD 1 billion. Learn more.
National
Bintan Navy, Foreigner Monitoring Task Force Foil Smuggling of Two Chinese Citizens to Batam
The Bintan Naval Base and the Foreign Nationals Monitoring Task Force intercepted an smuggling attempt of two Chinese people from Malaysia into Batam, Riau Islands. Learn more!
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Bakamla Expels Chinese Coast Guard Vessel from Natuna Waters
The Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) expelled a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel from the North Natuna Sea on Monday (21/10/2024) after it disrupted a 3D seismic survey by MV Geo Coral for PT Pertamina East Natuna. Read more!
