Municipality of Batam
City Administration
The City of Batam has a township status of a Municipality. A Mayor who is responsible for the civic administration, social affairs head the city. So that BIDA and the municipality of Batam work hand in hand to develop and promote -Batam, Rempang and Galang Islands as an industrial, trade, tourism and transshipment area.
Housing
Foreign individuals or companies are allowed to buy properties (houses, apartment, and shop-houses), in the Barelang area without any restrictions on ownership even when they are not working in Batam. With a recommendation from BIDA, a solicitor will assist you in finalising the transaction.
Hotels, Resorts and Restaurant
Hotels and beach resorts on Batam currently number 66, with 5,600 rooms available. There are at present 6 golf courses ranging form] 8 to 27 holes throughout Batam. Marine facilities are available at Nongsa Point Marina, with a capacity for 200 yachts, and Waterfront City Marina, with accommodation for 100 yachts.
Foreign visitors to Batam in 2000 almost reached 1.2 million people, averaging 100,000 visitors monthly. Numerous restaurants can be found around the island, many of them well known throughout Southeast Asia for their succulent seafood dishes.
Hospitals, Schools, Places of Worship
Medical centres are available throughout the islands in both residential areas and the industrial parks. A public hospital and a maternity hospital have been established on the island.
Public and private schools covering primary, secondary, and tertiary education are well established in the area. Specialist schools that support the needs of industrial development are operating in the islands, such as technical colleges, and various vocational schools.
Numerous places of worship cater for various religions and beliefs such as Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Sports and Recreational Facilities
Golf is among the popular sports, which are well supported on the island with the availability of excellent golf courses. Many tennis courts and swimming pools are also situated around Batam. Health clubs for locals and visitors are a growing industry. Other well-established sports and . recreational facilities are well-patronised, such as football fields, badminton courts, water sports, go-kart circuit, and recreational parks.
Banks and insurance Companies
There are numerous local and international banks in Batam for all your banking needs.
Currently, there are 18 (eighteen) insurance companies, all members of the Indonesian Insurance Council, in Batam. These companies cater for all insurance needs including health insurance, property insurance, life insurance, and injury liability insurance.
Shopping Centres and Arcades
In the area of Nagoya, Jodoh, and Batam Centre in Batam Island, there are various shopping centres. Goods available range from traditional Indonesian handicraft to international branded goods. Indonesian Emporium in Batam Centre is a permanent exhibition and marketing centre for export quality Indonesian products such as leather, wooden, and bamboo handicrafts, rattan accessories, carved furniture, batik, and paintings.
Public Transportation
There are 4 (four) main areas of public transportation available in Barelang:
City buses - with routes around the city.
Taxi - there are approximately 1,900 taxis at present; some are without a meter, these taxis can be chartered individually or shared with others on certain fixed routes.
Tourist buses - operated by 6 (six) companies with buses ranging from 12 seaters to 50 seaters.
Car Rental - there are 3 (three) car rental companies, with vehicles ranging from sedans up to mini buses, which can be rented on hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis.
Chamber of Commerce
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, Batam Chapter, is an organisation for businessmen, which is established to serve the needs of its members in finding new opportunities and business links both nationally as well as internationally, and also in conveying their aspirations to the government.
Other organisations, which have their office in Batam include association for hotel and restaurant operators, association of travel bureau, building contractors association, and numerous profession associations.
International Club
There are many international organisations in Batam. Among them are the Batam Singapore Club, the Batam Taiwan Business Club, and the Batam Japanese Club. The clubs assist their members in providing information on doing business in Batam. They also hold social and sporting events such as seminars, golf tournaments, marathon, and other outdoor activities.
Food
A variety of local and international cuisine is served in hundreds of restaurants and eating places in Batam. This include European, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Malay food. Batam is popular for its fresh seafood, which is widely available throughout the island.
Tipping
Tipping is not obligatory, however it is becoming a common practice in places such as restaurants, hotels, and to taxi drivers.
Security
In order to serve and protect the people within the Barelang area, the Police department is in operation 24 hours a day. There are regular patrols in the industrial estates, residential and shopping areas.
Saturday 5 April 2008
Nongsa BeacH
Nongsa Beach-Batam
Nongsa Beach lies on the Northeast Side of Batam Island. It has become the island's most popular tourist area. Beautiful resorts, golf courses and a marina extend along the beaches of Nongsa. The natural beauty of lush jungle, seafront scenery and charming culture provides and idyllic respite from urban life. Visitor from Singapore find great convenience travelling to Batam. In Nongsa, on the northeastern corner, are safe sand beaches with new luxury hotels; a very good place for a swim.Getting ThereThe frequent ferry crossing from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore take 25 minutes to reach Nongsapura, Nongsa Beach's own ferry terminal. International and acclaimed golf resorts such as Palm Springs, Tamarin Santana and Tering Bay are within 10 minutes drive of the ferry terminal. Where to StayMany types of accommodation you can choose for a place to stay. As are the four-star resorts Turi Beach Resort, Nongsa Point Marina, Batam View, Purajaya, and others.Moving AroundMost of the places you are likely to want to visit in and around Nongsa can be reached by walking or you can use taxis and ojeksOther Things to See or DoThe Nongsa area is still populated by many quaint Indonesian villages. One can see the culture and way of life through organized walks and bicycle rides through these areas.Dining GuideTheres also the seafood restaurants in kelong style, built on pawls above the water, are very popular that serve local foods and fresh seafood to choose from. Live lobsters, clams and shellfishes are cooked in a variety of styles to satisfy anyones taste buds. All you have to do is take a walk through the 'live' fish tanks then pick and choose what you would like to have served up on your table. Theres some local shellfishes that are a 'MUST TRY'.Souvenir Tips
There are a lot of souvenir shops along the road of Nongsas.
Duty free items are plentiful; you can purchase from the well stocked stores at the ferry terminal or save a dollar more and shop In Nagoya.Travel Tips
The best time of the day to visit is in the late afternoon and evening.
Nongsa and especially the Island Barat Turi Beach Resort is the best place to watch the sun go down over the horizon of the Singapore skyline.
Toilet facilities can be palatial in the major hotels, but primitive to say the least at some of the Pujasera. We let you know whether to take an emergency toilet roll or pocket pack of tissues with you just in case!
If you do decide to use an Ojek the old rule applies " negotiate the price before you engage the driver and avoid arguments and bad feeling later.
If you decided to walking around Nongsa, be aware that the street layout can be quite confusing and its a good idea to know how to ask for and understand directions in Indonesian.
Most food courts, pujaseras and many restaurants have hand wash basins away from the toilets with liquid soap supplied. Look for them and use them
Nongsa Beach lies on the Northeast Side of Batam Island. It has become the island's most popular tourist area. Beautiful resorts, golf courses and a marina extend along the beaches of Nongsa. The natural beauty of lush jungle, seafront scenery and charming culture provides and idyllic respite from urban life. Visitor from Singapore find great convenience travelling to Batam. In Nongsa, on the northeastern corner, are safe sand beaches with new luxury hotels; a very good place for a swim.Getting ThereThe frequent ferry crossing from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore take 25 minutes to reach Nongsapura, Nongsa Beach's own ferry terminal. International and acclaimed golf resorts such as Palm Springs, Tamarin Santana and Tering Bay are within 10 minutes drive of the ferry terminal. Where to StayMany types of accommodation you can choose for a place to stay. As are the four-star resorts Turi Beach Resort, Nongsa Point Marina, Batam View, Purajaya, and others.Moving AroundMost of the places you are likely to want to visit in and around Nongsa can be reached by walking or you can use taxis and ojeksOther Things to See or DoThe Nongsa area is still populated by many quaint Indonesian villages. One can see the culture and way of life through organized walks and bicycle rides through these areas.Dining GuideTheres also the seafood restaurants in kelong style, built on pawls above the water, are very popular that serve local foods and fresh seafood to choose from. Live lobsters, clams and shellfishes are cooked in a variety of styles to satisfy anyones taste buds. All you have to do is take a walk through the 'live' fish tanks then pick and choose what you would like to have served up on your table. Theres some local shellfishes that are a 'MUST TRY'.Souvenir Tips
There are a lot of souvenir shops along the road of Nongsas.
Duty free items are plentiful; you can purchase from the well stocked stores at the ferry terminal or save a dollar more and shop In Nagoya.Travel Tips
The best time of the day to visit is in the late afternoon and evening.
Nongsa and especially the Island Barat Turi Beach Resort is the best place to watch the sun go down over the horizon of the Singapore skyline.
Toilet facilities can be palatial in the major hotels, but primitive to say the least at some of the Pujasera. We let you know whether to take an emergency toilet roll or pocket pack of tissues with you just in case!
If you do decide to use an Ojek the old rule applies " negotiate the price before you engage the driver and avoid arguments and bad feeling later.
If you decided to walking around Nongsa, be aware that the street layout can be quite confusing and its a good idea to know how to ask for and understand directions in Indonesian.
Most food courts, pujaseras and many restaurants have hand wash basins away from the toilets with liquid soap supplied. Look for them and use them
hisTory Of barElanG bridGe
Jembatan Barelang adalah nama jembatan "megah" yang menghubungkan tiga pulau yaitu Batam-Rempang-Galang. Masyarakat setempat menyebutnya "Jembatan Barelang", namun ada juga yang menyebutnya "Jembatan Habibie", karena beliau yang memprakarsai pembangunan jembatan itu untuk menfasilitasi ketiga pulau tersebut yang dirancang untuk dikembangkan menjadi wilayah industri di Kepulauan Riau. Ketiga pulau itu sekarang termasuk Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, Kepri, sebuah provinsi yang baru saja diresmikan keberadaannya oleh menteri dalam negeri.
Diperoleh dari "http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daftar_jembatan_di_Indonesia"
Diperoleh dari "http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daftar_jembatan_di_Indonesia"
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welcome to batam,
the exotic island, beauty beaches, and wonderful weather.
many peoples around the world come to batam island, and enjoy the facility.
Batam is the industry city and also one of touris destination in indonesia. in batam we have beaty beaches, white sands, thunder, and also exotic women.
batam lies between s'pore and malaysia. the strategis place make batam island always visited by tourist from overseason.
enjoy it when you are in batam.
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