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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Batam, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 19stories have been published about Batam which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Fire in Indonesian Shipyard Kills Four and Injures Five Working on FSO

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A large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, June 24, at a shipyard in Indonesia trapping several workers in the tanks aboard an FSO undergoing maintena...See the Story

International · Batam

Search Continues for 2 People Still Missing After 6 Killed when Boat ...

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JAKARTA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- A long boat carrying 13 football players sank in waters off Batam City in Indonesia's Riau Islands Province on Wednesday afternoon, leaving two footballers missing, an official said. Read full storySee the Story

Batam · Batam

Telkomsel Unveils Enhanced 5G Network Expansion in Batam: A Boost for Connectivity!

read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Telkomsel is making waves in Batam, Indonesia, with its latest expansion of 5G network infrastructure, enhancing high-speed connectivity in bustling residential and commercial districts such as Harbour Bay, Nagoya, Batam Center, Engku Putri, and Hang Nadim Airport. This initiative, executed in collaboration with long-time partner Ericsson, has increased the number of Telkomsel’s 5G base transceiv…Read Article

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Prabowo Eyes Danantara-Temasek Partnership in Renewable Energy - British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto has encouraged greater collaboration on renewable energy projects between Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings. “We look forward to strong cooperation between Temasek and Danantara, particularly in renewable energy and sustainable industrial zones,” Prabowo said during the annual leaders’ retreat with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Singapore on Monday. In a recorde…Batam · BatamRead Article

Returning Home, Telkomsel Launches Hyper 5G Using AI in Batam

Technologueid Jakarta Telkomsel's 30th anniversary celebration is not just a ceremony. This red operator has actually locked an important milestone through the expansion of the Hyper 5G network in Batam, presenting connectivity, ...Batam · BatamRead Article

Kasal to Laughing Hearing Questions About Artists in Crystal Meth Destruction!

A question about the presence of artists at the destruction of 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine in Batam invited laughter. In fact, Chief of Naval Staff Muhammad Ali laughed and shook his head when he heard the question.Methamphetamine · BatamRead Article

BNN Destroys 2 Tons of Crystal Meth From Sea Dragon Ship!

BNN destroys 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine confiscated from the Sea Dragon ship. The destruction was carried out at the Engku Putri Batam Center square and PT Desa Air Cargo.Methamphetamine · BatamRead Article

Body of 70-year-old Singaporean man found decomposed in Batam residence after neighbours report foul smell

INDONESIA: A 70-year-old Singaporean man was found dead in his home in Batam, Indonesia, after neighbours noticed a foul smell coming from the property. The deceased, identified as Kamal Bin Ahmad, was discovered in a state of decomposition at his residence in Masyeba Gading Mas Residential Area, Sekupang, Batam, on Saturday (7 June), as reported by local news outlet TribunBatam. The discovery was made around 4pm (Western Indonesian Time). Local…Batam · BatamSee the Story

DBS, UOB back 6.7 trillion rupiah loan facility for data centre campus in Batam’s Nongsa Digital Park

DBS and UOB have jointly provided a 6.7 trillion rupiah (S$530 million) loan facility to finance the development of a new data centre campus in Batam, Indonesia.Infrastructure · BatamSee the Story

Batam Emerges as a Top Tourist Magnet with Surging Local and International Visitors | Expat Life in Indonesia

Batam is no longer just a transit point or industrial hub. It is fast becoming one of Indonesia’s most dynamic tourism magnets. As foreign visitor numbers surged by over 11% from 2024 to early 2025, the city has proven it’s not only ready for international attention but thriving in it. Tourists from neighboring Singapore and […] The post Batam Emerges as a Top Tourist Magnet with Surging Local and International Visitors appeared first on Expat L…Batam · BatamRead Article

Prabowo Summons Head of BP Batam to Palace, Discusses Investment Acceleration

According to Amsakar, Prabowo gave full support to BP Batam's efforts. In addition, Prabowo will also make adjustments to regulations that still hamper investment development.Batam · BatamRead Article

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