Commuters question enforcement after “No Pedestrians Allowed” signs appear along the Causeway New traffic signs…
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Johor Fuel Enforcement: First Arrest Made Over RON95 Purchase by Foreign-Registered Car
by batamnews8by batamnews8Malaysian authorities detain man after Singapore-registered vehicle was allegedly filled with subsidized petrol Malaysia has…
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Batam Ferry Cuts: Higher Fuel Costs Reduce Trips As More Singaporeans Come To Shop
by batamnews8by batamnews8Fewer crossings and higher fares have not stopped Batam from drawing bargain-seeking visitors Batam is…
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Batam Immigration Scandal: Chief Removed as Extortion Probe Hits Tourist Gateway
by batamnews8by batamnews8Alleged illegal levies on Singaporean tourists trigger swift internal action A fresh integrity scandal has…
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Batam Shopping Appeal: Rising Costs In Singapore And Malaysia Drive More Visitors Across The Border
by batamnews8by batamnews8Higher living expenses in neighboring countries are making Batam a more attractive bargain destination As…
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Johor Fuel Rules: Singapore Drivers Still Able To Pay For RON97 At Pumps Despite Card Ban
by batamnews8by batamnews8New Malaysia fuel restrictions leave RON97 purchases largely unaffected for Singapore motorists Singapore drivers heading…
Low-cost, non-extendable visa aims to attract short-term travelers to Batam and Riau Islands A shorter,…
Weaker rupiah fuels shopping tourism surge from Singapore and Malaysia into Batam Batam is experiencing…
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Border Crackdown: Over 4,600 Singapore Vehicles Fined for Invalid VEP in Johor
by batamnews8by batamnews8Malaysia steps up full-scale enforcement as RM1.39 million in fines issued since July 1. Malaysia’s…
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Johor Border Delays: Tighter Motorcycle Lane SOPs Trigger Massive Checkpoint Congestion
by batamnews8by batamnews8Enhanced immigration checks after multiple passport-breach cases slow traffic at BSI and KSAB. Motorcyclists crossing…
