The Best Places to Visit After the Corona Virus Pandemic Goes

A number of people certainly can not stand to go away after the corona virus disappears. There are many who want to immediately recreation with family or friends. Go to the beach, to the mountains, to the water park or to a number of other famous tourist attractions. But are those places really the best visited after a haunting corona?

Then where should we go after the corona virus disappears..? Consider the following review. Perhaps it can remind you to travel anywhere after covid-19 did not exist.

Heartbreaking History of Vietnamese Refugees With a Trip To Galang Island, Batam

History of Vietnam Refugee Camp on Galang Island, Batam If you learn history, definitely remember the events of hundreds of thousands of people of southern Vietnam flee leaving their homes to flee to other postwar countries in Vietnam around the 1980s. Although it has been a long time ago, you can look back on the incident, even without using a time machine. When the incident took place, these refugees left their country using boats in conditions of concern. In one boat can be occupied 40-100 people.

For months the refugees were swayed in the waters of the South China Sea, with no clear purpose. Some of them are dead in the middle of the sea and some can reach land, including Indonesia, such as Galang Island and Tanjung Pinang. This wave of refugees attracted the attention of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Government of Indonesia. Galang Island, precisely in the Village Sijantung, Riau Islands, finally agreed to be used as a temporary shelter for the refugees.UNHCR and the Government of Indonesia are building facilities, such as IDP camps, places of worship, hospitals, and schools, which are used to facilitate about 250,000 refugees. In this place, the Vietnamese refugees resumed their lives throughout the years 1979-1996, until finally they got asylum in developed countries who would accept them or repatriated to Vietnam. The refugees were concentrated in a settlement of 80 hectares and covered interactions with local residents. This is done to facilitate oversight, regulation, security, as well as to avoid the spread of venereal disease of Rose Vietnam brought by these refugees.

Currently, the former refugee camp is used as a tourist spot by the Batam Authority

Bintan Island

Bintan is the largest island in the Riau Archipelago, which comprises almost 3,000 large and small islands, immediately across Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The islands stretch from the Straits of Malacca all the way to the South China Sea. The town of Tanjung Pinang is the capital of this province, located on the south western shore of Bintan.   

Bintan’s chief tourist attraction today is Bintan Resorts, a spectacular beach holiday destination in the north of the island, covering 23,000 hectares along the entire sandy white coast that faces the South China Sea.  The island itself also has interesting historic remains in Tanjung Pinang and Penyengat, and offers plenty opportunities for surfing, adventure and ecotours for schools and family, but is also ideal for relaxation and wellness.   

The Bukit Senyum, Batam City Night Sight

Visitbatam.blogspot.com. Batam city is not only known as a city of trade and industry, but Batam city also has exceptional tourism potential. In mid-year and year-end holiday season, the ferry port on the island of Batam is always filled with local and foreign tourists, mostly from Singapore and Malaysia. One of the favorite tourist spots on the island of Batam, especially for travelers from Singapore is Bukit Senyum ( Smiles Hill in English).
"Bukit Senyum" on Batam Island became a favorite tourist attraction because from Bukit Senyum, we can see the sights of Singapore with flashing lights twinkling city was sparkling. From the top of this hill, you can see the building in the city of Singapore and the ships passing to and from Singapore. Additionally, you can see the view planes taking off from Changi International Airport is also passing through the area's "Smiles hill".

Car Rental in Batam City

When visiting Batam there are several options when you want to go around this beautiful island Batam. When arrived at the ferry terminal there encountered many official taxi or private taxi purposely rent for foreign tourists or local tourists. But if you want an exciting city trips and more freely set the the time then you can take option to rent a car. In Batam many firms car rental service that's recommended.
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How is the fastest way to Batam Island...?

Batam Maps

The capital of Riau archipelago in Bintan island, but for business purposes entrepreneurs more interested in coming to Batam. In this area was actually enacted three free trade zone covering Batam - Bintan - Karimun. In particular on the island of Batam ferry port selection is pretty much it, it would be quite difficult to choose the port where the ferry is best that you have to go the closest to your hotel in Batam, either from Singapore or Malaysia and otherwise. Whether you are a businessperson who pressed for time or a tourist who wants to relax, you'll want to choose a point of arrival or departure is not too far from your hotel. To help you choose the best ferry port for your trip, here's a quick guide to five major ports in Batam..........

Why Invest in Batam

At the end of December 2007, Batam has accumulated a total of approximately U.S. $ 13.08 billion in investments consist of U.S. $ 2.61 billion from the government and the investment of U.S. $ 10.47 billion of private investment. Government invests in infrastructure development. Private investment consists of more than U.S. $ 5.71 billion of domestic investment, and U.S. $ 4.76 billion of foreign investment. More than 973 foreign companies operating in Batam, while the number of local companies, nearly 10,000.

Foreign investment application is processed with one-stop service policy in Batam. All permits and licenses required to start the construction process under one roof by a unit of investment services in Sumatera Promotion Center building. This unit is a policy of licensing and permits relating to investment that includes the Capital Investment Coordinating Board office, and Immigration Law, Labor, Taxation, Customs and Excise of Batam, and the Batam Industrial Development Authority. Batam is also the first city in the country implementing the National Single Window Pilot Project, the software was launched in late 2006. This system aims to reduce costs and handling the process of export and import customs duties and taxes & procedures at the port of Batam. In the long run, the expected product from Batam will become more competitive for the global market.

Companies operating in Batam are allowed to have up to 99% of foreign ownership. Visa on Arrival can be obtained for most of the foreign countries in Batam. Foreigners are also allowed to buy and own homes, even if they do not work in Batam. So, Batam can be home to two foreign countries. All this reflects the Indonesian government's commitment to fully support the development of Batam. The involvement of the private sector with strong support by the government is one of the ingredients for successful development.

Free Trade Zone of Batam, Bintan, and Karimun

dated February 7, Riau Islands governor as chairman of the board of the free trade zone and free port of Batam, Bintan and Karimun announced the complete personnel area of business entities.

Here is the line up :
BP Regions Batam:

1. Ir. Mustofa Widjaja, MM., Head of the Cultivation of Batam.
2. Drs. Manan Sasmita, Deputy Head
3. Ir. I Wayan Subawa, 1st Member / Deputy of Commercial Facilities
4. Ir. Fitr Kamaruddin D, 2nd member / Deputy of Field Services
5. Drs. Asyari Abbas, M.Sc., 3th Member / Deputy of General Services
6. Ir. Moch. Prijanto, ME, 4th member / Deputy of administrative and program
7. Ir. Asroni Harahap, M.Sc., 5th Member / Deputy of Control

BP Bintan Bintan District:

1. Dra. Hj. Mardhiah, MM, Head of the Cultivation of Bintan, Bintan Regency
2. Drs. Muhammad Hendri, MM, Deputy Head
3. Drs. Abhimanyu, 1st Members , Field Administarsi and Programs
4. Personal Edi, SE, MM, 2nd Members , Division of Integrated Services
5. Drs. Powerful Ganesh, 3th Members , Infrastructure Development Sector
6. Drs. Zulkarnain, 4th Members , of Supervision and Control

BP Bintan Tanjung Pinang City Region are:

1. Drs. Herman, Head of the Cultivation of Bintan Tanjung Pinang City Region
2. Drs. Ali Hisham, Deputy Chief
3. Drs. H. Syafrial Evi, MS, MM, 1st Members, Division of Administration and Preparation Program
4. Drs. Ec. Herry Son, MM, 2nd Members , Division of Integrated Services
5. Hj. King Khairani, S. Sos, MM, 3th Members, Infrastructure Development Sector
6. Drs. Soufyan, 4th Members, of Supervision and Control

BP Karimun are:

1. Drs. H. M. Taufik Ilyas, M. Si, Head of the Cultivation of Karimun
2. Drs. Mohamed Tahar, M. Ed, Vice Principal
3. Sularno, S. Sos., M.Sc., 1st Member, Division of Administration and Preparation Program
4. Drs. Muhammad Tang, MM, 2nd Members, Division of Integrated Services
5. Drs. Muchdi Dali, MM, 3th Members, Infrastructure Development Sector
6. Drs. Usman Ahmad, 4th Member , of Supervision and Control

Riau Islands 2011 Projections

Several important issues concerning the outlook for economy of the Riau Islands Province, among others, about the provision of economic infrastructure, promotion of overseas investment, service bureaucracy, increased export volumes and the implementation of the Regions Free Trade Zone in Batam, Bintan and Karimun.

The development of the region that occurred could be an opportunity for the Riau Islands. Among other things, the political situation deteriorated Thailand, and Malaysia is less conducive. Meanwhile, Singapore's economic growth in 2009 that''free fall''but rose impressively in 2010. In addition, the competitiveness of regional industry of the region rose sharply.

In the political environment in post-election Riau Islands Riau Islands governor, quite conducive. However, government spending is still sluggish, somewhat helped by the velocity of money during the elections which reached Rp135 billion.

Politics kompromistik after elections expected member of calm and conducive situation. However, businesses expect the Riau Islands provincial government's economic team is expected to credible and competent. Medium Term Development Plan is expected to realistic and focused.

Although economic data showed the number Kepri good enough where economic growth is predicted Kepri 2011 over 6%, while national economic growth of 5.8%, but the constraints faced by personality among others, the imbalance of development between regions and between regions that have not been integrated, resources kelutan not maximized, the agricultural sector still depends on other regions, the limited energy and clean water and education levels are still low. Based on the results of Population Census 2010, the total population of the Riau Islands is 1,685,698 people.

Batam Tourisme Map

Batam is one of the 3,000 islands, which make up the Riau Archipelago and is closest to Singapore, which is only 20 km away or twenty minutes by air-conditioned ferry. It has a rapid-growing population of around 100.000. As the island develops into a major industrial and tourist area, it attracts an ever-increasing population from other Indonesian islands who see Batam as a haven of opportunity.

Once almost uninhabited, save for a few scattered fishing communities, Batam's history took a sharp turn beginning 1969, when it became support base for the State-owned 'Pertamina oil company' and its offshore oil exploration. In 1971 a presidential decree designated it as an industrial area and in 1975 the Batam Authority was formed. In 1978 Batam was established as a bonded area.

In addition to the oil support industries of Batu Ampar and a fast growing electronics industry, Batam now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Many come from Singapore for a short holiday with friends and family, duty-free shopping and great seafood. The visitors to Singapore hope over for a day or weekend trip.

DO You Know Batam?

Do You Know Batam?

The history of Batam is tightly interwoven with nearby Bintan island and the rest of the Riau archipelago. According to Chinese chronicles Batam was already inhabited as early as 231 A.D. when Singapore island was still called Pulau Ujung (Ujung Island). It came under control of the Malacca kingdom from the 13th century, and later taken over by the Sultan of Johor who ruled until the 18th century. The coastal villages that face Singapore is said to have been a hideout for pirates who hijacked ships in the strait.

In 1824 the name of the island again appear in the Treaty of London which led to the division of the region between the Dutch and the British. Batam and the surrounding islands later became part of the Riau Lingga Kingdom, a situation that lasted until 1911, when the Dutch East Indies colonial administration took over.
The People

Close to Sekupang, a large part of the population still make their living from fishing and sea transport.The native people of Batam are of Malay origin, but with the rapid growth and development of the area various ethnic groups from all over Indonesia has come here in search for jobs and a better life. Traditionally most of the people live in coastal villages, while the "Orang Laut" (sea people) continue to live on boathouses and boats and generally fish for a living. Some of their catch are sold to Singapore. Bahasa Indonesia is the language used to communicate among the multi-ethnic population here, while many now also understand English, which is commonly used in business communication.

Batam Island

Batam is one of the largest islands in the Riau archipelago, and not long ago it was just another poor island with coastal villages and unspoiled nature. The declaration of the Batam free trade zone in 1989 has turned the island upside down, after just a few years of rapid construction it now has a modern airport, tourist and business centers and a still growing infrastructure that has changed the island completely.

It is no secret that nearby Singapore is the role model, and the goal is eventually to become one of the biggest ports of Southeast Asia and a major center of international trade, industry and commerce. The strategic location close to the Malacca Strait and Singapore will certainly help reaching this goal, but like the rest of Indonesia the economy and development here was dealt a major blow during and after the Asia economic crisis in the late 1990's.

Batam is actually one of fastest growing tourist destinations in Indonesia in terms of visitor arrivals. There are several tourist resorts here with luxurious hotels and golf courses. Many visitors however choose to use Batam only as an entry point, it is only 40 minutes from Singapore with boat, and then leave with the first available transport to other destinations in Indonesia.