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	indonesiaphoto.com - Batam
		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 history of Batam is tightly interwoven with nearby Bintan island and the rest of the Riau archipelago.
		Batam is a duty free zone, and in Nagoya or at the ferry terminal you can shop for items like cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, perfumes, chocolate as well as local handicrafts from all over the Indonesian archipelago.
	www.indonesiaphoto.com /content/view/145/42 (1770 words)

	Minda Indra » Hoax: Lewat Batam Bisa Bebas Fiskal?
		Hallo Pak Indra, saya ada rencana bulan Aprilnanti mau ke KL tapi melalui Batam kemudian nyebrang ke Sing, baru saya lanjutkan ke KL atau ke Johor dahulu.
		#45 - unnie: Ada, dari Batam bisa langsung naik ferry ke Johor Bahru.
		tapi saya lupa apa harus lewat batam, soale sodara saya mo lewat cengkareng, bebas fiskal juga kah ?…….
	ip.sg.or.id /2006/11/09/hoax-lewat-batam-bisa-bebas-fiskal (3351 words)

	Batam travel guide - Wikitravel
		Batam is a small but busy island in Indonesia of 45km x 25km and nearly a million people, hundreds of multinational owned factories, towns, shopping centres and gateway to the Riau Islands.
		Batam is generally safe during the daytime hours, but at night if you are in the entertainment areas of Nagoya you should exercise caution.
		Batam, with its good ferry connections, is an excellent springboard to the other Riau Islands such as the capital Tanjung Pinang and Bintan Island and the Sumatra mainland.
	wikitravel.org /en/Batam (2065 words)

	BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks - Faith - The Batam Experience
		Last November, a visit to Batam was being planned, and some of us were asked if we would like to go to see Batam for ourselves, so four of us, Pat Curtis, Richard West, Patrick McNulty and myself, made the commitment to go.
		Early the next morning we were collected and taken to the school in Batam Centre.
		The day ended with Mass in the church in the Bengkong area of Batam after which a donation of £1,200, raised by the Knights of St Columba in St Albans, was presented to Fr Yance.
	www.bbc.co.uk /threecounties/content/articles/2005/03/14/faith_batam_visit_feature.shtml (1039 words)

	BATAM MUNICIPALITY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		According to plans, Batam will be developed in stages into becoming a major center of international trade, industry and commerce with all the supporting services and facilities.
		Besides, Batam promises resorts and four-star quality for those who need to be pampered or tent camping for the more robust and adventurous, while the surrounding islands of Rempang and Galang with their beautiful sceneries, good beaches and also fascinating coral reefs, cater to rustic adventurers who want nature in its pristine shape.
		Coming to Batam will not be complete without visiting the island and smaller islands around it, especially when the access to a number of islands and isles is now much easier following the construction of several bridges connecting the islands and isles.
	www.pu.go.id /pemdariau/batam.htm (1308 words)

	Pulau Batam, Ladang Investasi yang Membuat Iri - Senin, 28 Maret 2005
		Itu keuntungan lain yang diperoleh Batam dari perkembangan yang dialaminya selama ini.
		Tercatat pada tahun itu sebanyak 1,12 juta wisatawan berkunjung ke Batam.
		Jon Arizal sempat mengatakan apa yang diperoleh Batam selama ini memang membuat daerah lain iri.
	www.kompas.com /kompas-cetak/0503/28/teropong/1644405.htm (950 words)

	Hotels in Batam - Batam hotel reservations & reviews. Batam travel guide and hotel list. Hotels in Batam
		Batam hotels and resorts reservation guide - the definitive guide to Batam accommodation.
		The Batam hotels and resorts guide provides a brief summary, customer ratings and reviews for hotels or resorts.
		For detailed hotel information or to reserve a hotel or resort in Batam, please select a hotel or resort and let asiahotels.com be your Batam travel agent.
	www.asiahotels.com /hl/Batam-Indonesia.asp (226 words)

	Wanderings - Batam, Indonesia
		My main goal was to visit a kampung, a traditional Malay fishing village, so Kevin called his favorite Batam taxi driver, and we were off for the east coast of the island.
		Basically, Batam is an island that defines itself in terms of its' relationship with Singapore.
		This is like a woman defining herself in terms of her relationship with a husband who happens to be a effective, successful, but bland accountant*.
	members.tripod.com /GlennH/wa_batam.htm (391 words)

	Asia Times
		Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir inaugurated last Thursday the initial broadcast of the Batam Television Station, which was built by the locally noted mass media firm, Riau Pos Group, for an investment of Rp15 billion (US$1.6 million).
		Batam TV, which is broadcast at a frequency of 40 UHF (ultrahigh frequency), will showcase programs on Malay culture.
		Batam island is a strategic Indonesian island close to the rich city- state of Singapore.
	www.atimes.com /atimes/Southeast_Asia/EA21Ae03.html (141 words)

	JustSayGo.com Travel E-Zine — Your Ultimate Travel Guide, Stories, Tips, Recommendations
		Batam, I soon learned, is one of the thousands of islands that are in the South China Sea and off the coast of Singapore.
		Batam, which makes up one of the several thousand islands surrounding Malaysia and Singapore, is also burgeoning with industry, and is a gold mine of business opportunities.
		Batam, on the contrary, is a rural area, which has been converted to an industrial-tourist zone with food stalls, bars, and garments shops lining along side the streets.
	www.justsaygo.com /destinations/Batam.html (1937 words)

	Batam's Enclave-type FTZ system
		Batam's competitive edge over neighbouring free trade zones (FTZ), such as Penang and Langkawi, occurs precisely because Batam is a totally to free to trade, both within the island and overseas.
		Batam's present system is easy and attractive to foreign investors, proven by the hundreds of foreign companies that have set up operations here in the past 15 years.
		Batam is already the most expensive place in Indonesia, where plate of nasi in the most humble roadside warung costs Rp4,000.
	www.workpad.com /index_folder.aspx?ObjectID=1480 (1356 words)

	Asia Times - The battle for Batam
		She referred to the fact that Batam continues to enjoy tax exemptions after an April deadline to formalize its crucial free-trade-zone status was delayed.
		Batam's flexible Hong Kong-style free-trade environment, where importers face few obstacles, the cheap land and labor costs, and the logistical advantages give Singaporean entrepreneurs one of the best environments in the region, if not the world, from which to go global.
		Batam's city administration says the planned format of the draft bill doesn't accommodate the interests of all the people and they also reject it.
	www.atimes.com /atimes/Southeast_Asia/EG12Ae02.html (1187 words)

	Internationalization library
		Batam performs much of its magic by replacing several standard Windows API functions with fully multilingual equivalents that your application calls up transparently.
		Batam is primarily made up of a DLL that is called by your application and a set of associated files (character set definitions, keyboard layouts, ancillary DLLs, etc.).
		After a few simple deploy the full power of Batam, and control a truly multilingual application than easily be localized into any language simply by file management, input and word processing operations, you can translating the interface's resources.
	www.alis.com /en/services_batam.html (381 words)

	Expat Living in Batam, Indonesia
		Batam today is a major logistics base for many of the world's major contractors, including Bechtel, Shlumberger, McConnel Dowell, Global Industries, Saipen, Ballast Nedham, Halliburton, Weatherford, Nippon Steel and Hyundai.
		Batam PLN is struggling to keep up with demand that grows at 3 megawatts per month.
		Batam has any any number of foreign cuisines including Chinese, Korean, Indian, Thai, Western, etc. There are four KFC outlets, three Mc Donalds and others.
	www.expat.or.id /info/batam.html (1992 words)

	AsiaMedia :: Radio airwaves growing crowded in Batam
		Batam --- The talk in the air-conditioned suite on the 20th floor of one of Batam's hotels was almost as hot as the street outside baking under the afternoon sun.
		It is one of 21 private radio stations now operating in Batam -- a sharp increase from the four private stations that occupied the airwaves in 2000.
		Part of this increase can be attributed to the ease of obtaining a broadcasting license in Batam, with the only requirement being the authorization of the local regent and the governor of Riau Islands province.
	www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /article.asp?parentid=42421 (741 words)

	Batam Island Tourism
		THE HISTORY OF 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.
		In 1978 Batam was established as a bonded area.
		Giant prawns, live still crawling crabs, live fish taken straight from nets in the sea, lobsters, clams and shellfish are cooked in a variety of styles and all delicious.
	www.indonesia-tourism.com /riau-archipelago/batam.html (711 words)

	Bloglines \| Search: batam
		Batam but none of them charge using the meter.
		Minggu malam kami sengaja keluar kamar demi menikmati angin malam di kota Batam.
		A syndicate is smuggling stolen Malaysian cars to Batam and the Malaysian police are working with their Indonesian counterparts to track it down.
	www.bloglines.com /search?t=1&q=batam (183 words)

	J. Ray McDermott: Batam Island
		Ray McDermott's South East Asian fabrication facility and marine base is located on the north coast of Batam Island in the Indonesian Riau Archipelago 12 miles south east of the Republic of Singapore.
		Batam Island has Special Economic Development Zone status within Indonesia and, as such, is duty free.
		Served by Batam International Airport and four major ferry terminals, the yard is easily accessible from Singapore and other major Indonesian cities.
	www.jraymcdermott.com /batam (222 words)

	HolidayCity Travel Article - Bintan and Batam: Indonesia's Secret Island Getaways
		Even if there’s little physical evidence left, the legacy of that ancient kingdom still continues, as the language of the sultanate eventually evolved in the languages of Indonesia and Malaysia; and today, the people of Riau are proud to claim that their Malay tongue is the purest and most original of the entire archipelago.
		The difference between Bintan and Batam is that unlike the former, Batam has a wealth of budget accommodations, ranging from motels located in town to the rustic chalets by the beachside.
		Batam is a duty-free haven, and as a result the most popular activity is to indulge in retail therapy in Nagoya, the island’s main town.
	www.holidaycityflash.com /indonesia/bintan_batam.htm (1442 words)

	Batam Hotels. Batam Accommodation Hotel in Indonesia Discounts
		Novotel Batam Hotel s located in the city centre with easy access to the airport, several golf courses, shopping areas and points of interest it is 45 min.
		The Hotel Royal Batam is conveniently located in the largest business district of the island, only 25 minutes drive from the airport and 10 minutes from the international ferry terminal.
		Just 45 minutes by ferry from World Trade Centre Singapore, the Holiday Inn Resort Batam at the Waterfront City on the Indonesian Island of Batam reflects all the romance, charm and relaxed atmosphere, yet with all the facilities and services you would expect of a international resort.
	www.holidaycity.com /batamhotels (239 words)

	Harris Resort Batam — Resort Hotel in Batam, Indonesia
		Harris Resort Batam — Resort Hotel in Batam, Indonesia
		A friendly resort facing the strait of Singapore and the seaview with spacious accommodation and giant free form swimming pool.
		Just 40 minutes away from Singapore Harbour Front Centre to Batam Island, Indonesia :-)
	www.harris-batam.com (63 words)

	Investors Briefed on Batam Free Trade Zone During October Road Show to N.Y. and Washington – Program Summary
		The Batam Island FTZ Road Show opened on October 26, 2004 with a seminar held at the Indonesian Consulate in New York.
		The Chairman’s presentation was followed by an appraisal of the economic prospects for the new administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, including measures for increasing national GDP growth to 6-7%, improvements in the regulatory regime, and formation of the new cabinet economic team.
		This is demonstrated by the 700+ companies from around the world that have already established operations on the island – some of whom have been here since the FTZ was first established in the 1970s.
	www.kwrintl.com /Batam (1005 words)

	Batam Island, Indonesia - Tour, Ferry, Attractions
		Famed for its nightlife and youthful vibe, Batam is also rich in cultural and religious attractions.
		At a height of 38 meters, and spanning 642 meters in length, the first bridge connecting Batam to Tonton Island is truly impressive.
		Satisfaction is guaranteed at Batam Shopping Mall, the island's largest and newest shopping center featuring a full range of goods, from perfume and clothing, to hardware and software.
	www.harris-batam.com /batam-island.shtml (461 words)

	Batam Ferry Service - TravelSpecialistPro
		Batam is an Indonesian island south of Singapore.
		There is a wide selection of hotels, resorts, golf courses and other amusement centers in Batam.
		Note: Batam time is 1 hour behind Singapore time.
	www.travelspecialistpro.com /mos/view/Travel_S_E_Asia/Travel_Indonesia/Batam_Ferry_Service (66 words)

	Pulau Batam Travel Guide - Pulau Batam Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
		Plan a Pulau Batam vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Pulau Batam locals.
		Batam Island - A Relaxing Island Near Singapore
		saya ingin berkenalan dengan orang yg tinggal di pulau Batam.....
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Indonesia/Riau_Province/Pulau_Batam-1223237/TravelGuide-Pulau_Batam.html (351 words)

	Batam Golf
		Special attention was paid to ensure the Tering Bay golf course is a fair and enjoyable test for golfers of all levels as well as stern test for the professionals.
		Batam nights are fantastic why not stay over night and combine your golf break with other activities and make a weekend of it:-
		Known as Singapore's playground, Batam is a great location for an activity weekend, great value for money and will not burn a hole in your pocket, unless of course you decide to visit Batam's casino.
	www.traveldestinee.com /batamgolf.htm (1128 words)

	RIGHTS-SINGAPORE: Anti-WB/IMF Protestors Have Nowhere to Go
		Commander Anggaria Lopis, a spokesman for police in the Riau Islands province (where Batam is located) told the ‘Jakarta Post' newspaper on Thursday, that permits would not be issued for holding the parallel event.
		Except for the restrictions on foreigners demonstrating, Batam might have been the ideal location for the parallel International People's Forum (IPF) being planned by a consortium of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations from around the world, coordinated by the Jakarta-based International NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID).
		Ramches Merdeka from the NGO Children's Protection Forum and a member of the IPF organizing committee told Jakarta Post on Thursday that even though the Indonesian police has been threatening to close down the forum, they are going ahead with preparations since they have no official word, as yet, from the police.
	www.ipsnews.net /news.asp?idnews=34557 (1074 words)

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