Riau Islands is ready to build new housing for Rempang residents affected by developmentEccentric Eco-City. Head of BP Batam, Muhammad Rudi, said that he would lay the foundation stone for model houses for residents affected by the development of Rempang Eco-City. The model house, type 45, with a maximum area of 500 m2 will be built in the Tanjung Banon
In the midst of the rapid development of industry and technology in Batam City, there is an inspiring story of a young-hearted shoe craftsman who has survived since 1998. Mr. Nasril (67), with passion and dedication that never fades, has managed a shoe sole and sandal service for more than two decades. With simple clothes and a face that indicates life
Batam is an industrial area and urban community that is also multi-ethnic. The proximity to Singapore and Malaysia also influences the lifestyle of the people. This condition is a consideration for Indonesian culinary business players. Grerard Smit, CEO of Ismaya Group, said that Batam's lifestyle is very different from other cities, including Jakarta,
The traditional game "Ambung Gile" or "Ambung Gila" has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Diplomacy, Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) in 2019. Ambung Gile is a traditional game from Lingga Regency , Riau Islands (Kepri). In addition to
On Penyengat Island , Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands (Kepri) there is a unique mode of transportation that tourists can use. It is a Gelis or Electric Cart which has been operating since November 2023. The existence of Gelis adds to the modes of transportation operating on the island. Previously, there were motorbike rickshaws which could be used as
Kepri Provincial Government in collaboration with flybest Aviation called the activity "Kepri Flying Adventure Tourism " or aerospace tourism 2023 by exploring tourism from the air. "We fully support this activity as a pillar of Kepri's aerospace tourism," said Acting Head of the Kepri Tourism Office, Hery Mokhrizal in Tanjungpinang, Saturday. He
The Department of Culture and Tourism (Disbudpar) of Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands (Kepri), appreciates the dragon boat race, which is held by Chinese residents, because it can become a tourist attraction in the area. Head of the Tanjungpinang Disbudpar Muhammad Nazri said the dragon boat race could have a positive impact, not only for the Chinese
Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands Province (Kepri), now has the tallest pagoda in Indonesia, namely the Sata-Sahasra Buddha Pagoda which is planned to be inaugurated by the Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas on. The Sata-Sahasra Buddha Pagoda is in the Vihara complex Avalokitesvara on Jalan WR. Supratman, KM 14, Tanjungpinang City, managed by the
The Bintan Regency Government, Riau Islands Province (Kepri), has reopened a mini zoo as a place for recreation and education for the public since it closed in 2018. Bintan Regent Roby Kurniawan said that this mini zoo had not been operating for almost five years due to several problems. However, thanks to the persistence of the district government
The Tanjungpinang City Government, Riau Islands Province (Kepri) through the Culture and Tourism Service (Disbudpar) has made the Basing Island fort cultural heritage site a new tourist attraction in the area. "Every cultural heritage has the potential to become a tourist destination. Basing Island has history and beautiful natural scenery," said Head
