‘I thought they were sweets’, says Singaporean who refused offer of drugs at Batam nightclub
Weekend Trip
Visit this private island an hour from Singapore where cars do not exist; rooms from $224 a night
Hovercraft-like vessel AirFish set to ply S’pore-Batam route from second half of 2026
5 nabbed in Batam anti-drug blitz by Indonesian, S’porean enforcement authorities
Batam customs office uncovers new way to smuggle used clothing
Weekend Trip
Batam’s top eats: Cafes, the best kueh lapis and a kelong worth travelling to
Indonesia-Singapore twin hub set-up can help businesses strengthen supply chains: EDB
Fire at its Batam shipyard on Oct 15 left 13 dead, 18 injured, says Singapore-listed ASL Marine
Indonesia oil tanker catches fire in Batam, killing 10, local police say
3 killed after boat carrying football team capsizes in Batam
