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• Essential Anti-Extortion Protocols for Singaporean Travelers Facing Illicit Bribery Demands at Batam Border Checkpoints

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Singaporean travelers encountering unauthorized fee solicitations at Batam entry points are advised to utilize official Indonesian reporting channels and digital complaint systems....

• Batam Immigration Chief Removed Following Systematic Extortion Claims Against Singaporean Travelers in Indonesia

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Indonesian authorities reassigned five immigration officials in Batam after viral reports alleged tourists were extorted for hundreds of dollars at the ferry terminal. The crackdow...

• Singaporean Shipping Professional Killed in Batam Traffic Accident After Being Dragged Under Truck Wheels

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Asia

  A 62-year-old Singaporean national died on March 4 following a severe collision involving a motorcycle and a heavy truck in Batam, Indonesia. The victim, who was working in the loc...