Antara TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts cloudy weather and rain in varying intensities in almost all major cities across Indonesia today This was conveyed by BMKG forecaster Raeni Chindi while a drizzle will moisten Pangkal Pinang Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu In Bali and Nusa Tenggara regions, rain and thunderstorms are forecasted in Kupang while Mataram and Denpasar will remain cloudy today BMKG forecasts a drizzle in parts of Kalimantan Banjarmasin will experience moderate-intensity rain Thick clouds are expected to shroud Pontianak and Gorontalo will experience moderate-intensity rain and Merauke will have moderate-intensity rain Editor’s Choice: BMKG Warns of Extreme Weather in Central Java as Jakarta Prepares Weather Modifications Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Jobs That AI Will Replace: Is Your Current Job at Risk? Top 10 Highest-Paying Majors Worth Pursuing in 2025 Expert Raises Alarm on Crypto Scams, Biometric Leaks After Worldcoin Freeze NASA Faces 24.3% Budget Cut: What's at Stake? Google AI Mode Now Opens with One-Tap Access on Android and iOS OpenAI Halts GPT-4o Update After ChatGPT Becomes 'Too Flattering' Mount Marapi in West Sumatra Erupts, Emitting Thick Gray Ash Column Rockstar Games Delays GTA 6 Launch to May 26, 2026 Indonesia Suspends Sam Altman's Worldcoin, WorldID Operations Over Licensing Concerns 7 Countries with Internet Censorship: North Korea, China, and More BMKG Forecasts Heavy Rain Still Possible in Two Regions as Dry Season Starts BMKG Forecasts Heavy Rainfall for Parts of Southern Bogor in Early May BMKG Shares Weather Forecast for Greater Jakarta on Labor Day Coastal Flood Submerges Neighborhood Unit in North Jakarta: BPBD Dry Season Approaches: BMKG to Run Weather Modification in Indonesia's Jambi Scorching Hot Weather Grips Indonesia: BMKG Reports Temperatures Hit 37 Degrees Celsius BMKG Explains Why Turkey is Prone to Frequent Earthquakes BMKG Forecasts Clouds Cover and Rain Possible in Greater Jakarta The Pope's Role in Major Events of the Modern Era Prabowo to Host Cambodian Senate President This Afternoon Sistine Chapel Prepares for the Election of New Pope Anthony Albanese Makes Indonesia His First Visit After Winning Australian Election JYP Entertainment Apologizes for DAY6 Concert Chaos in Jakarta AJI, UNESCO Declare Commitment to Support Digital Security of Student Press BGN Chief Aims for Zero Accidents in Free Nutritious Meal Program Inside Sistine Chapel: 5 Key Facts About the Conclave's Iconic Venue Exposing Trump's Move on Mike Waltz Dismissal Prabowo Praises Jokowi's Inflation Control in Cabinet Session, Denies Link to Gibran's Presence Prabowo: Bill Gates to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program in Indonesia 10 Best Cities to Visit in Japan Besides Tokyo to Add to Your Bucket List 10 Recommended Budget-Friendly Tourist Destinations in the United States Prabowo Rejects 'Puppet President' Label, Denies Jokowi's Control Manpower Minister Unveils Reasons Behind Over 24,000 Layoffs by April 2025 Prabowo Claims 99.99% Success Rate for Free Nutritious Meal Program What Are the Cheapest Businesses to Start from Home? Here Are the Top 10 Hollywood Shaken as Trump Orders 100% Tariff on All Foreign-Made Films Indonesia and Japan Deepen Strategic Alliance in Clean Energy and Infrastructure HOME ARTICLES Riau Islands 2024 Gubernatorial Election: Decisive Win Despite Low Voter Turnout A voter casts his ballot during the 2024 Kepri election in Tanjungpinang City Ady Muzwardi|Siwage Dharma Negara and a political rift in the ranks of the challenger helped the incumbent come out on top welfare issues for civil servants and workers as well as a rift within the National Democrat (Nasdem) Party’s local elite Ansar won in part thanks to the coalition which had backed him He ran with the former chairman of President Prabowo Subianto’s Gerindra Party in Batam The Ansar-Nyanyang pair was supported by the Koalisi Indonesia Maju (KIM) which supports Prabowo and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Rudi ran with the former regent of Karimun The Rudi-Rafiq pair was supported by seven parties: Nasdem the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Ansar-Nyanyang won six out of seven regions in Kepri This golput rate is much higher compared to the golput rate in the 2020 gubernatorial election and Tanjungpinang showed significant numbers of voters who abstained (Table 2) Voter turnout in the November 2024 Kepri elections was much lower than that for the presidential election (PE) in February 2024 (Figure 1) Only 52.4 per cent of Kepri voters participated a sharp decrease from the 78.1 per cent who voted in the PE (Table 2) Figure 1: Kepri – Registered Voters and Turnout Rate Number of Votes vs “Golput” in Kepri’s Election Results (by district) Another possible factor was the lack of policy differentiation between the candidates Ansar-Nyanyang campaigned to improve the people’s welfare especially for state civil servants (ASN) and non-ASN workers Rudi-Rafiq campaigned to expand Batam’s successful development model to other regions Both teams supported national government programmes such as accelerating the free trade zone in Batam-Bintan-Karimun (BBK) and promoting new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and National Strategic Projects (PSNs) Relocation and compensation offers were largely rejected by the residents whose villages are situated on land designated as a new special industrial zone Rudi hit back by questioning Ansar’s commitment to continue the project On 11 September 2024, demonstrators protested outside the Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam), demanding that authorities stop the project. They threw bottles, rocks and Molotov cocktails It was only exacerbated by poor communication He urged ASN to be neutral as he thought they might take sides in the pilkada (regional head election) This apparently backfired and weakened Rudi’s electability among ASNs there was a split in the local political elite of Nasdem The party elite was divided in the Batam and Lingga regions Amsakar (chair of the Batam branch) and Nizar (chair of the Lingga branch) supported Ansar-Nyanyang instead of Rudi-Rafiq apparently because Rudi did not support Amsakar’s candidacy as mayor of Batam The Kepri election showed worrying signs of low voter turnout and increased political apathy among Kepri’s residents Ansar-Nyanyang’s victory in the Batam City area shows that the unhappiness over the Rempang project and workers’ welfare were quite decisive for many voters Ansar’s victory means most existing national programmes But he will soon face difficulty negotiating with the Rempang community to ensure fair compensation and a smooth relocation process Ady Muzwardi is Coordinator of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Border Area Management and Analyst and Lecturer in Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji Siwage Dharma Negara is Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme and the Coordinator of the APEC Study Centre Copyright © 2025 ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute Jakarta. The Malaysian government has deported hundreds of Indonesian migrant workers through the Sri Bintan Pura International Port in Tanjungpinang the Director General of the Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Ministry said the repatriated migrant workers included 133 individuals who did not have official documents According to the ministry, this repatriation is part of a total of 7,200 migrant workers who will be repatriated gradually to Indonesia over the next two years "This is part of the total of around 7,200 people who will be repatriated gradually to Indonesia over the next two years and now we are entering the third batch," he said on Tuesday 12 (Xinhua) -- People had to walk through flood water after heavy rain hit Tanjungpinang Indonesian authorities have thwarted an attempt to smuggle a migrant worker to Malaysia through an illegal route at Sri Bintan Pura Port was about to be transported to Malaysia without proper documentation according to Migrant Worker Protection Minister Abdul Karding we learned that the individual was being sent to work in Malaysia via an illegal route organized by the suspect The case began when M traveled from Serang under arrangements made by AT and his wife The suspect facilitated his journey from Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta to Tanjung Pinang before housing him in a rented accommodation When the time came for his illegal departure AT personally escorted him to Sri Bintan Pura Port and AT was arrested at the international departure terminal for further investigation The case is now being handled by the Indonesian police Minister Abdul Karding urged prospective migrant workers to register through official programs “We strongly advise Indonesian citizens who wish to work abroad to follow proper procedures to ensure their safety and legal protection,” he said Malaysia is one of the largest destinations for Indonesian migrant workers with hundreds of thousands employed in sectors such as plantations there are around 700,000 documented Indonesian workers in Malaysia but hundreds of thousands more are believed to be working illegally due to the high demand for labor This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Tegar NurfitraEditor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono Copyright © ANTARA 2024 Tempo.co Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that the weather in most parts of Indonesia has the potential for light rain “The Sumatra region is predicted to rain with light intensity in the cities of Banda Aceh and Tanjung Pinang,” said Rifat Darajat on the BMKG Youtube channel Weather in Medan and Jambi are predicted to rain accompanied by lightning or thunder Bandarlampung and Pangkal Pinang are cloudy cloudy weather is predicted to occur in the cities of Jakarta and Yogyakarta Palangka Raya City is predicted to be cloudy Rain with light intensity is predicted to occur in Tanjung Selor City Except for Manado City which is predicted to be cloudy thick cloudy weather is predicted to occur in the cities of Sorong and Manokwari and Jayawijaya rain with light intensity.  Ternate City is predicted to have the potential for lightning Merauke is predicted to rain with lightning or thunder Editor's Choice: Earthquake Shakes Bali-Lombok on Saturday, BMKG Says Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News BPS: Indonesian Economic Growth Slows to 4.87% in Q1 2025 Indonesian-Flagged Ships Achieve Fifth White List Inclusion in Tokyo MoU Anthony Albanese Makes Indonesia His First Visit After Winning Australian Election World's Best Muslim-Friendly Country Destinations First Day of Hajj Pilgrimage: 7,514 Pilgrims Depart from Indonesia Malaysian Climber Falls into Ravine on Mount Rinjani Hiking Trail Indonesia Repatriates 152 Workers Deported from Saudi Arabia Indonesian Govt to Distribute 15,000 Smart Boards to Schools Nationwide France Forge Partnership for Sustainable Mining Practices Batam - Tanjung Pinang Detention Facility for Illegal immigrants requires an entertainment venue for the 'comfort of the immigrants' said the facility is now hosting 348 illegal immigrants Surya presented a music group twice a month the illegal immigrants were taken to the beach for an outside activity Surya said Tanjung Pinang Detention Facility requires a specific female block The requests have been delivered to the Directorate General of International Organization for Migration Tanjung Pinang Detention Facility is one out of 13 detention facilities in Indonesia consisting of 13 blocks and six isolation rooms began operating back in April 2009 as a shelter for foreigners looking for political asylum Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment BPS: Indonesian Economic Growth Slows to 4.87% in Q1 2025 Rupiah Strengthens as US-China Trade Tension Eases Jakarta Earmarks Rp380bn to Install 30,000 Security Cameras Across City Jakarta to Install CCTV Systems at Public Facilities to Prevent Theft Transjakarta CEO Reveals Seconds of Tosari Bus Stop Blaze Papua Unrest; 30 Public Facilities in Sorong Damaged PT KAI Evicts Illegal Buildings near Gondangdia Station APPSI Asks Jokowi to Revitalize Traditional Markets Ahok Comments on BMW Park Letter of Guarantee Jakarta - A wooden vessel carrying 17 tourists sunk on Sunday morning (21/8) at around 9:30 am local time in the waters between Tanjung Pinang and Penyengat Island At least 10 passengers of the ill-fated vessel have been found dead The vessel was bound for Penyengat Island from Tanjung Pinang Head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho confirmed the accident and said that the vessel sank after it was hit by strong winds and big waves “The vessel carried tourists who were going to Penyengat Island," Sutopo said in a written statement on Sunday (21/8) "Five passengers are still missing and the BNPB team is still searching for them," he added saying that when the vessel capsized and sunk the passengers tried to swim and were then rescued by other vessels nearby some of the passengers could not swim and sunk and were dragged by the current A joint Search and Rescuem team led by the Basarnas is still searching for the missing victims Sutopo added that the evacuation process was hampered because of the strong currents in the waters “We've deployed around 20 ships and 50 wooden vessels to find the missing passengers," he added 2022 Lilin Jaya Operation: Accidents During Nataru Holidays Increases 11 Percent Police Records 279 Accidents During Homecoming Deputy Governor Says Jakarta Govt Holds Responsibility for Fallen Tree Victims Jakarta Police Reveal Most Transjakarta Accidents Caused by Human Errors Five Transjakarta Accidents in 40 Days; Expert Calls for Evaluation NTSC: Some Road Accidents Caused by Google Maps Dependence 2020 Traffic Accident Victims Dominated by People Over 50 Eid Homecoming Accidents Mostly Involve Motorcyclists: Minister Safety Agencies to Investigate Fatal Tesla Crash in Florida Lion Air Plane Skids off Runway at Pontianak Airport Be aware that there are scammers active on WA pretending to be Indonesia Investments Indonesia Investments Report - March 2025 Edition Jakarta Composite Index (6,766.79)  +17.72  +0.26% GDP Growth Q4-2024 5.02% (y/y) Inflation March 2025 +1.03% (y/y) Central Bank BI Rate April 2025 5.75% an Indonesian military airplane (C-130 Hercules) crashed into a densely populated residential area in the city of Medan in North Sumatra en route from the military airport in Medan to Tanjung Pinang (capital of Indonesia's Riau Islands) crashed shortly after take-off and probably carried 122 people A government spokesman said that at least 141 people have died the pilot of the military aircraft requested to return to base due to engine trouble and air charter services providers Airfast Indonesia and Ekspres Transportasi Antarbenua (Premiair) European Union authorities’ decision to ban airlines from entering EU territory is usually based on the audit conducted by the ICAO The latest audit of Indonesian airlines took place in May 2014 and nearly resulted in a complete ban for Indonesian airlines to enter the EU as the ICAO found various matters related to safety after sending corrective action plans to Canada-based ICAO the four above-mentioned airlines passed the audit It was announced in late June 2015 that Indonesia’s airline industry complied with 81.5 percent of the requirements needed to fulfill the ICAO’s corrective action plans Although these airlines not plan to schedule flights to the EU the lifting of the ban will have a positive impact on the companies’ image Please sign in or subscribe to comment on this column will host the Penyengat Island Festival on July 22-24 to promote ethnic Malay culture deputy for tourism development at the Ministry of Tourism said Penyengat Island is one of the main tourism destinations in the area "The activities are aimed at promoting Malay culture It will also attract more foreign tourists from across the border since Penyengat Island is located near Singapore and Malaysia," Esthy said in a statement on Tuesday (18/07) Tourism Ministry data shows that more than 92,000 foreigners visited the island in 2016 while this year's overall target for Riau Islands province is 3 million "The committee has coordinated with us and set a target of at least 300 foreign and 12,000 domestic tourists Various competitions and festivities are scheduled with more than 1,300 people expected to participate Tanjung Pinang Mayor Lis Darmansyah said there will also be several supporting events such as Fashion Malay Penyengat Syawal Serantau the Photography Penyengat Halal Competition and the Short Film Netizen Penyengat Halal Competition "These festivities are also planned to provide entertainment for tourists and residents of Tanjung Pinang," Lis said the Malay Fashion Carnival will feature a competition involving carnival costumes The festivities will take place in several locations including the Indra Perkasa Traditional Hall Village Hall near Penyengat Port and the Bulang village area Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said the festival is part of the government's efforts to boost tourism in the Riau Islands especially to nature and cultural destinations Arief also seeks to establish Penyengat Island as a center for the history and culture of ethnic Malay people attractions and access should be approached seriously If [the local administration of] Tanjung Pinang is committed and serious tourism will grow faster," the minister said The Ministry of Tourism and Tanjung Pinang city administration in Riau signed an agreement to boost religious tourism to Penyengat Island on July 21 at the sidelines of the Penyengat Island Festival The Tourism Ministry’s deputy for tourism development Esthy Reko Astuti said that with the signing Penyengat Island will see an enhanced focus of religious tourism development "We believe Penyengat Island will become a leading area in border tourism the island will [be promoted] within a religious tourism concept combined with historical elements," Esthy said in a statement received on Wednesday (26/07) "Neighboring countries have cultural similarities [...] Penyengat Island is not only a tourism destination but also a pilgrimage to honor ancestors originating here," she added The ministry previously established Riau Islands as one of the main attractions for foreign tourists with the proximity of distance and cultural values especially in Tanjung Pinang City and Penyengat Island "The target for foreign tourist visits at the Riau Islands itself is at 2.2 million this year," Esthy said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya has previously said the Penyengat Island Festival would become a booster for Riau Islands’s tourism sector especially in its natural tourism destination and local cultures Arief also wanted to introduce the island as a center of Melayunese history and culture If [officials in] Tanjung Pinang are serious and committed We continue to create events that will trigger them to come to our country," Arief said Batam and Bintan are the main islands in the Riau Archipelago located just kilometres from Singapore and Malaysia The northern part of Bintan and some parts of Batam attract middle-class Singaporeans and Europeans in search of sun But many Singaporean tourists who come to the islands are working-class men in search of sex Bargain-basement prices in the islands allow these men to escape from the grinding reality of life for the Singaporean working poor Indonesian sex workers charge about the same for a whole night as Singaporean sex workers charge for an hour are much more affordable too.According to popular wisdom these men come to the islands to ‘live like kings’ it’s enough that the sex is cheap and plentiful But others come in search not just of sexual gratification but in search of intimacy and a sense of power The sex industry in the islands relies heavily on its Singaporean clients Over a million Singaporeans visited the Riau Islands in 2004 almost half of all sex workers’ clients are from Singapore Newspapers report that there are around 20,000 sex workers in Batam alone In 2004 one NGO in Batam had over 3500 sex workers on its books An NGO in Tanjung Balai Karimun dealt with almost 1000 women in the same year Indonesia’s national criminal code does not prohibit sex work although it is illegal to participate in the trade of women and girls or underage males provincial and sub-district governments have introduced a range of regulations to monitor and restrict the sale of sexual services Most local authorities tolerate semi-legal brothel complexes (lokalisasi) modelled on centres established by the Dutch colonial government But the local authorities refuse to formalise the industry preferring instead to profit from its illegal status Every month prostitution bosses have to pay off local government officials and the army with money and women if they want to stay in business the navy is also directly involved in running a number of the brothels.Sex work also occurs on the streets and in unofficial brothels while Singaporeans and Malaysians prefer the karaoke lounges A party drug and dance scene that caters to a younger lower middle class group of Singaporeans has emerged alongside these venues The bars and karaoke lounges are replete with full-time sex workers as well as women who have sex with the men they meet in discos These women may sometimes receive payment in the form of cash although often the exchange is less tangible and involves drugs The sex tourists who frequent the karaoke bars and discos make a major contribution to the local economy of the islands hawkers and workers in countless other service industry occupations Incomes in these associated industries are cyclical reflecting the influx of tourists during peak periods like weekends and public holidays and the reduction in sex tourist numbers during quiet times like Ramadan and Chinese New Year They also follow the booms and busts of the industry as a whole many people recognise the economic benefit that the sex tourists have brought not only to those directly involved but to the community as a whole and especially to the economically marginal But after regional autonomy was introduced in 1999 local lobby groups opposed to prostitution drugs and gambling developed more leverage with elected officials and administrative policy-makers local religious groups lobbied successfully to have a major brothel complex closed down These kinds of campaigns played a part in the dramatic shrinkage of the industry after a boom in 2001 But they are less important than a range of external factors that have led to a drop in demand The sex tourism boom ended when the Singapore economy experienced a downturn in 2002 There were significant job losses in many industries leaving potential sex tourists with a lot less disposable income The SARS epidemic of 2003 also had a significant impact on their ability to travel The local Singapore sex industry has also witnessed a transformation with large numbers of Vietnamese and Chinese nationals working as illegal sex workers on short-term tourists passes The diversification of the Singapore industry has led to a shift in local price structures and reduced the ‘push factors’ that led men to cross the border into Indonesia.The sex industry in the islands then experienced an even more dramatic downturn in the second half of 2005 after Sutanto the new Indonesian national Head of Police issued an edict that gambling was no longer to be tolerated With the exception of floating casinos (charter boats that organise gambling on board) much of the gambling industry has been shut down The Singapore government’s plan to open a number of local casinos further threatens the symbiotic link between gambling and sex across the border The importance of gambling to the sex industry demonstrates the complex set of factors that drive cross-border sex tourism While good exchange rates and the low comparative cost of sex fuel demand the attraction of the islands is more than economic Singaporean working class men acquire much purchasing power which allows them to fulfil their fantasy of being a towkay (boss) they might be a taxi-driver or a day-labourer they can afford to drink expensive liquor and eat as much seafood as they like stay in hotels – and they do it all in the company of a young Indonesian woman.Hotels play a central role in this fantasy as sites of sexual service The men prefer to take the sex workers to a hotel than go to a lokalisasi because hotels provide greater privacy and serve to normalise the relationship A brothel environment implies that the woman is a prostitute whereas in a hotel she could easily be a girlfriend These girlfriends are sexually available all the time they provide pampering services such as massages and baths and they look after their ‘boyfriends’ by dressing them and and even spoon-feeding them but it plays a secondary role in these ‘weekend romances’.Sometimes these romance fantasies extend beyond the weekend Some Singaporean men find that their marginal economic position in Singapore makes it difficult for them to find marriage partners at home their wives’ access to education and paid employment challenges traditional views of women’s roles Long-term relationships and marriages with Indonesian women provide opportunities for a different kind of intimacy.Having a wife in the Riau islands offers working-class Singaporeans a chance to prolong the fantasy of living ‘like a king’ Even on their meagre working-class incomes they can afford to set their ‘wives’ up in a comfortable home but they know they can escape – even if just for a few days at a time – when they manage to get time off to cross the border and visit their wives or lovers Michele Ford  (michele.ford@usyd.edu.au) teaches about social activism in Southeast Asia at the University of Sydney where she runs the Department of Indonesian Studies Lenore Lyons (lenore_lyons@uow.edu.au) is the director of the Centre for Asia-Pacific Social Transformation Studies at the University of Wollongong Receive Inside Indonesia's latest articles and quarterly editions in your inbox © Copyright Indonesian Resources and Information Program (IRIP) 1983 - 2025. All rights reserved. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the stolen lands on which Inside Indonesia is based, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (March 13): Construction firm Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KL:KERJAYA) said on Thursday that it has secured an RM11.64 million contract for construction works from Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd (TPDSB) Kerjaya Prospek said its wholly-owned subsidiary had accepted a letter of award from TPDSB for the execution and completion of a Gurney pedestrian ramp access to Gurney and all associated works at Bandar Tanjung Pinang TPDSB, an indirect subsidiary of Eastern & Oriental Bhd (KL:E&O) makes this contract a recurrent related-party transaction as Datuk Seri Tee Eng Ho the non-independent non-executive chairman and major shareholder of Kerjaya Prospek also serves as executive chairman and major shareholder of E&O Tee holds a 67.64% stake in Kerjaya Prospek and a 58.26% stake in E&O is an executive director and major shareholder of both companies Kerjaya Prospek added that work is set to begin on March 19 and expected to be completed within 15 months The contract is anticipated to provide an additional revenue stream for the group over the next year while further strengthening its order book shares of Kerjaya Prospek were up seven sen or 3.58% at RM2.03 giving the company a market capitalisation of RM2.57 billion shares of E&O rose 4.5 sen or 6.2% to 77.5 sen Sejarah Pulau Penyengat dan Asal-usul Nama yang Konon dari Pelaut yang Disengat Lebah KOMPAS.com - Pulau Penyengat merupakan salah satu pulau yang berada di Provinsi Kepulauan Riau Pulau yang berada di Kota Tanjung Pinang memiliki luas 2 km persegi Dengan jarak kurang lebih 2 km dari pusat Tanjung Pinang pulau bisa dijangkau dengan kapal pompong dari dermaga Tanjungpinang dengan waktu tempuh sekitar 15 menit Pulau Penyengat menyimpan sejarah yang manarik Penyengat berasal dari kisal seorang pelaut yang disengat lebah pada saat mengambil air di pulau ini sehingga disebutlah Pulau Penyengat Orang Belanda menjuluki pulau ini sebagai Pulau Indera dan ulau Mars sehingga Pulau Penyengat dikenal juga sebagai Penyengat Inderasakti Pulau Penyengat merupakan hadiah perkawinan dari Sultan Mahmud Syah kapada istrinya Engku Putri Raja Hamidah pada 1805 Baca juga: Pulau Penyengat, Maskawin Engku Putri Raja Hamidah dan Kampung Halaman Bapak Bahasa Indonesia Pada Sultan Mahmud mulailah dibangun pemukiman yang berada di pulau ini Sultan Mahmud sebagai Yang Dipertuan Muda IV membangun beberapa benteng Benteng tersebut untuk melindungi dari serangan Belanda Tentunya pemberian pulau ini sebagai hadiah menarik perhatian sehingga Yang Dipertuan Muda Jaafar (1806-1832) memindahkan tempat kedudukannya di Ulu Riau (Pulau Bintan) ke Penyengat kondisi Kerajaan Melayu Riau-Lingga sudah tidak stabil karena campur tangan Belanda dalam pemerintahan sehingga Sultan Abdulrahman Muazamsyah memindahkan pusat kerajaan Melayu Riau-Lingga dari Daik ke Penyengat pada 1900 Baca juga: Panduan Lengkap Menghabiskan Sehari di Pulau Penyengat Pemindahan pusat kekuasaan ke Penyengat tentu tidak terlepas dari posisi geografis di jalur perdagangan Maka perlu ada strategi pertahanan yang cukup kuat untuk menghadapi musuh yang ingin menguasai Pulau Penyengat Sebagaimana diketahui bahwa pendirian benteng di Pulau Penyengat merupakan salah satu strategi pertahanan yang dibuat oleh Sultan Mahmud Benteng Bukit Kursi merupakan salah satu benteng yang dianggap sebagai sarana pertahanan utama karena menghadap ke tapak dermaga lama maupun tapak dermaga sultan Dermaga merupakan bangunan pelabuhan yang digunakan untuk merapat dan menambatkan kapal yang melakukan bongkar muat barang dan menarik turunkan penumpang Benteng Bukit Kursi berada di sebuah bukit dan merupakan benteng pertahanan yang memiliki denah segi empat yang terbuat dari susunan pasangan batu bauksit Baca juga: Panduan Transportasi Menuju Pulau Penyengat Benteng Bukit Kursi mempunyai ukuran sekitar 92,38 m x 74,73 m (atau 6903,55 m2) menjadikan area benteng ini sangat luas Area benteng tersebut memungkinkan ditempatkannya pasukan dalam jumlah cukup besar Kompas Cyber Media (Kompas Gramedia Digital Group) Baca juga: '+json_baca_juga.items[i].title+' BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 19): Construction firm Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KL:KERJAYA) said on Monday that it had secured a RM275.29 million contract for the construction and completion of a building in Bandar Tanjung Pinang deemed as a current related party transaction was awarded to Kerjaya Prospek’s wholly owned subsidiary The project is scheduled for completion within 38 months Kerjaya Prospek said the scope of the contract includes the construction of a 50-storey building which will comprise 261 units of service apartments along with associated car park and facilities This contract is deemed as a recurrent related party transaction also serves as the executive chairman and major shareholder of Eastern & Oriental Bhd (KL:E&O).  Tee holds a 67.64% stake in Kerjaya Prospek is an executive director and major shareholder of both companies.  Kerjaya Prospek anticipates that the project will positively contribute to the group’s earnings and net assets per share for the financial year ending Dec 31 As of the midday trading session on Monday shares in Kerjaya Prospek were up two sen or 1.04% at RM1.95 giving the company a market capitalisation of RM2.46 billion shares in E&O rose by half a sen or 0.55% to 91.5 sen High-end property prices in Penang rose by 7% to 10% in 2024 from a year ago reflecting the steady demand among locals and foreigners One Asia Property Consultants (Pg) Sdn Bhd executive director Chandra Mohan Krishnan said prices had increased in Bayan Baru Pulau Tikus and Seri Tanjung Pinang as buyers went for properties priced above RM1mil “The rising cost of building materials such as sand and the increase in sales and services tax were among the reasons for the hike in property prices,” Chandra said The recent federal government approval for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project to ease traffic congestion in the state is also expected to enhance property value further “Segment one of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line project is expected to ease traffic congestion and enhance connectivity several housing projects are expected to benefit from the LRT network “Among the projects that will benefit from the LRT project are the Queens Residences @ Queens Waterfront in Bayan Baru Lumina Residence in George Town and Codrington Residence in Pulau Tikus,” Chandra added Chandra said they were the most sought-after condominiums with built-up areas between 1,000 sq ft and 1,500 sq ft priced from RM900 per sq ft “The residents of these projects will enjoy easy access to the LRT when it is ready Purchasers prefer these medium condominiums as they are easier to upkeep households tend to have fewer children,” he said Ideal Property Group general manager (sales and marketing) Nancy Teo said although the ringgit had strengthened making Malaysian properties more expensive there was still a healthy level of interest to invest in high-end properties in Penang Teo added that the enquiries came from Taiwan “Our best-selling condominium projects include Lucerne Residences and Queens Residences Q3 @ Queens Waterfront.” Prices range from RM730,000 to RM850,000 for Lucerne Residences and RM950,000 to RM2mil for Queens Residences 3 “The mainland Chinese are restricted from taking more than US$50,000 out of China thus it is difficult for them to shop for properties here we noticed that the majority of the Chinese customers prefer completed units and are keen to move in immediately The Chinese nationals who can buy properties in Penang are the ones with investments here and they already have their funds parked outside China.” Teo said foreigners preferred high-end projects integrated in a mixed-development scheme that were close to schools and hospitals Eastern & Oriental Bhd general manager (marketing and sales) Ramesh Gnanasegaran said the high-end property market in Penang particularly for properties priced above RM1mil “Penang’s economic outlook is further strengthened by significant government investments in public infrastructure indicating readiness for ongoing growth and development “The state continues to be a favoured destination for investors from Singapore with an increasing interest from Taiwanese buyers as well,” he said The number of overhang residential houses in Penang dropped to 2,400 units in the first half of 2024 from 2,901 units in the same period a year ago The National Property Information Centre (Napic) report estimated the overhang value to be RM2.02bil Penang ranks fourth in the country with the most overhang properties Johor (3,219 units) and Kuala Lumpur (3,051 units) the completed but unsold units fell to 22,642 units continuing the decline from 25,816 units worth RM17.68bil in the second half of 2023 “Condominiums and apartments accounted for 59.8% or 13,535 units of the overhang “Terrace houses represented 24.4% or 5,524 units while semi-detached and detached houses comprised 8.2% or 1,867 units The remaining 7.6% consisted of other houses,” said Napic Source: TheStar.com.my Join our Telegram Channel now to receive instant update on Penang latest projects and property news Lumina Residence in George Town and Codrington Residence in Pulau Tikus,” Chandra added…….What Is this chandra high on ganja or just simply blur Queens and Codrington Res are nowhere near the LRT at all! Based on the Penang Transport Master Plan’s proposed Tanjong Tokong LRT Line alignment there is to be an LRT station situated in close proximity to Lumina Residence aka Pykett station https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanjong_Tokong_line there was news that the MRT Corp reviewed the proposal and felt that the LRT line should be extended all the way to Tanjung Bungah The building and construction of this Tanjung Bungah LRT alignment will take many more years beyond 2030 following the targeted completion & commissioning of the confirmed Mutiara Line this guy “ryu” is a AG joker trying very hard to sell Zen 6 which is a commercial land bought over from Ivory and super high density affordable house comes with lowest quality.he even use my old name to write no sane person is going to take LRT anyway….unless there is connecting transport for the last leg The only impact of living close to LRT station I can see is sound pollution and traffic nightmare… Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Singapore straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Singapore offers an authentic slice of Indonesian life Most outsiders know Bintan only for its resort row where a weekend getaway usually involves sleepy days on a beach But Bintan isn’t just about banana boats and seaside margaritas – beyond the pristine luxury retreats (mostly situated on the northern side of the island) there’s an entire island that’s also the largest land mass in Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago a shipping hub and home to over 300,000 locals To get a taste of the authentic local life the best place to start is the busy regional capital It’s the port for most visitors coming from Singapore via the convenient 90-minute ferry ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (located near Changi Airport) But rather than hopping straight onto a shuttle ready to whisk you off to your resort stick around for a bit and get a glimpse into everyday life at Tanjung Pinang with its interesting blend of local Indonesian colour and good old grit The downtown area is easy to navigate on foot but ojeks (motorbike taxis) can take you on short trips between destinations in town for as little as IDR2,500 ($0.25) Longer trips outside downtown require proper taxis which can cost around IDR20,000 ($2) for a five-minute drive Here are some sights to check out around Tanjung Pinang – welcome drinks not included If you fancy a longer ride on the water you can negotiate a boat tour around Tanjung Pinang harbor from the pier at the end of Jalan Plantar II (aim for about IDR280,000 After taking a closer view of the busy portside activities make your way to the north side of the bay to the village of Senggarang which boasts traditional stilted houses and an ancient Buddhist temple complex past scenic mangrove forests and onto the Snake River Temple Tanjung Pinang has numerous budget options for an overnight stay. Near the promenade, Bintan Panorama Hotel (21 Jln Haji Agus Salim Closer to the action is Hotel Lesmina (29A Jln Pasar Ikan which is located right beside the busy market If you still want to stay at a resort, most are along the north coast of Bintan, about an hour drive from Tanjung Pinang. For a golden retreat to Bintan, check out our ultimate guide for things to do Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has won a RM567.7 million (over $120 million) contract to execute and complete reclamation and dredging works at Tanjung Tokong The contract includes the execution and completion of reclamation and dredging works for Seri Tanjung Pinang (Phase 2B & 2C) development (STP2) Kerjaya Prospek said that the job was awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary Future Rock Sdn Bhd and to be completed within forty months from the commencement date Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Ririe Ranggasari TEMPO.CO, Tanjungpinang - The MT Antea tanker ship and the MV Star Centurion ship were reported to have collided at the waters of Berakit The MV Star Centurion had on board men who work on the underwater pipeline head of the Tanjungpinang Search and Rescue Office (SAR) Budi said he had received reports that 22 passengers had been rescued by lifeboats two lifeboats were deployed and then two rescue dragged them Passengers were successfully taken to the Port of Singapore," he said Budi had also contacted Singapore authorities to confirm this the Tanjungpinang Search and Rescue Office (SAR) has dispatched a number of officers to standby at Kijang Waters "They will return to base once they can confirm that all passengers are safe," he said Budi was reluctant to reveal the chronology of the event He said the agency authorized to reveal that information is the KSOP Tanjunguban However, the KSOP Tanjunguban has not responded to questions about the ship collision Drone Attack Targets Aid Ship Bound for Gaza Near Malta Tanker with 100 Pertamax Barrels Catches Fire in Larantuka Indonesian Cruise Ship Celestia Enters Time Magazine's Top 100 Best Places Military Ablaze Off UK After Hit by Container Ship Authorities Evacuate 17 People from Sinking Ship Putri Papua Prabowo Opens Option to Sink Smugglers' Ships Christmas and New Year Holidays One Month Away Pelni Announces Ship Tickets Can Now Be Ordered Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP) encompasses two phases and is located at the northeast coast of Tanjung Tokong The first phase (STP1) of the reclamation comprising 240 acres was completed in 2006 Reclamation of the 760-acre second phase (STP2) which commenced in 2016 20 acres within the 240-acre STP1 was surrendered to the Penang State Government for the Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR) alignment These 20 acres will be replaced in STP2 and hence the original acreage of STP2 (740 acres as per Concession Agreement) has been increased to 760 acres Over and above the concession rights to reclaim 760 acres for the Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2, TPD is also reclaiming 131 acres off the Gurney Drive foreshore for the Penang State Government at its own cost. The Penang State Government has made known that a public park, Gurney Wharf, is slated to be created within the 131 acres on Gurney Drive foreshore. The initial phase of STP2A is said to have a GDV of approximately RM380 million comprising 400 units of serviced apartments (600-1,200 sq ft) and 16-20 retail lots. Expected to launch in 2019. Register your interest here. We will keep you updated on future progress There were some good predictions by Fengshui practitioners after the 2004 Tsunami that the place will be seeing over 2 decades of prosperity afterward. But now it’s already half-way through, will the next ten years really catching up ? heng ahh ong ahh huat ah my STP property!!! This is the different between super rich people and those normal people …..super rich dont care much , stp may be only one of their property and they already make good profit out from rental alone these few year , moreover gurney wraft will bring more tourist and booast the economy around the area The 24.2 hectare reclaimed island developmemt requires this large electrical sub-station. Is it to be located within the island? Or it is located next to The Tamarind to serve the island? If STP2 are a resort style living enclave then we would see some positive reaction to the prices but if it is low/medium cost then we might have some challenges there…… You can google Seri Tanjung Pinang 2 Master Plan. There’s a affordable house in their plan, low/medium cost not mentioned but can’t guarantee, because in the master plan have over 12,000 unit of houses gonna at STP2 reclaim land. Buy at your own risk Rescuers were searching for several people still missing in the rough seas early on Friday Link copiedShareShare articleAt least 11 people are dead and nine are missing after a ferry capsized off the eastern coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island according to the national search and rescue agency was carrying about 78 people — 72 passengers and six crew — to the small island of Tanjung Pinang near neighbouring Singapore when many of them unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours Pekanbaru Search and Rescue Agency chief Nyoman Sidhakarya said Local television footage showed people standing on an overturned vessel trying to reach a fishing boat packed with survivors The boat sank on Thursday afternoon after leaving a port in Tembilahan a town in the Indragiri Hilir Regency in Riau province bound for Tanjung Pinang city in the Riau Islands chain Two tugboats and two inflatable boats have been searching for the nine missing people since Thursday night battling high waves in the overnight darkness according to local Police Chief Norhayat said an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse In 2018, an overcrowded ferry with about 200 people on board sank in a deep volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra province, killing 167 people. In one of the country’s worst-recorded disasters, an overcrowded passenger ship sank in February 1999 with 332 people aboard. There were only 20 survivors.  Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Oct 20, 2023 | Indiplomacy News, Indonesia DURING the conference on 20th October 2023 held at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore a comprehensive overview of investment potential and business regulations in the dynamic Indonesian Free Trade Zones was presented to attract businesses from SIngapore Chairman of the Economic Development Board Singapore “Investment success stories reinforce Batam and Karimun Free Trade Zones as a competitive base for companies looking at expanding their footprint in Southeast Asia and into Indonesia.” He added that it is hoped more companies will consider doing the same as they look at strengthening the supply chain and developing new market opportunities in Indonesia Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Republic of Indonesia to the Republic of Singapore set the stage for discussions on investment opportunities in the BBK Free Trade Zone A group discussion was moderated by Jurioni Nurhayati First Secretary of Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Indonesia and other participants who shared their views They included a “Retirement Village Concept” for the elderly in the Free Trade Zone of Tanjung Pinang is on the cards and is estimated to be completed in 2035 This concept is to attract long term tourists to Indonesia and also provide integrated facilities for the elderly Indonesia seeks investments in this sector and this facility can be made use of by Singaporeans With good connectivity and reduced cost of living this can provide a great opportunity for Singaporeans strategically located in the Riau Islands Province offer unique investment prospects for businesses looking to thrive in this dynamic economic landscape Batam City recorded an impressive growth of 4.75% in 2021 Bintan Regency showed steady progress with 0.23% growth in 2021 The speakers also explained about Government Regulation No which aims to foster an investment-friendly environment and enhance regional competitiveness in Batam Key provisions include institutional reforms through the FTZ Council and clarity on facilities and incentives The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has set a visionary theme for BBK Development 2023-2047 focusing on advancing BBK as an International Logistic Hub This ambitious plan incorporates 84 projects in Batam FTZ Non-Fiscal Incentives:BBK offers integrated business license processes with 67 business permits streamlined under GR No the region provides immigration facilities including free visas and multiple entry visas for business purposes Development Policies in the Province of Riau Islands:Syamsul Bahrum PhD Senior Analyst of the Government Investment and Development Affairs of the Riau Islands’ Province shed light on the strategies driving growth and connectivity in the region and emphasizing the importance of inter-provincial accessibilities and connectivities among the Provincial Regencies and Cities Another noteworthy factor is a comprehensive network of distribution points via sea and air routes in Batam and Pinang ensures seamless accessibility within the FTZ BBKS and beyond invited investors and spoke about Batamindo Industrial Park and Bintan Industrial Estate which offer prime locations for industrial ventures Gallant Venture supports the infrastructure needs of businesses along with essential services like power and water supply Director Indonesia Investment Promotion Centre Singapore also assured potential investors of political stability in the region and invited them to visit Indonesia to see for themselves and make their investment decisions accordingly Home News Press Releases Interviews Credentials Events Special Edition Gallery Foreign Missions ADDRESS:176 Orchard Road, The Centrepoint, #05-05, Singapore 238843 CONTACT NUMBER:Tel: +65 6735 2972Mobile: +65 9831 1675 EMAIL:ceooffice@sunmediaonline.comedit@sunmediaonline.com BURSASGXHomeCity & CountryBy This article first appeared in City & Country Walking along the shoreline of Seri Tanjung Pinang 1 (STP1) on Penang island with the cool sea breeze blowing is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life Developed by Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) STP1 features a plethora of amenities and facilities as well as residential and commercial products that showcase E&O’s attention to detail and its luxury and high-end lifestyle offerings In an exclusive interview with City & Country managing director Kok Tuck Cheong and director of development and construction management Michael Tan Hwee Hian talk about how the company is continuing that theme and concept in its next reclamation project STP is a large development that has two phases totalling 1,000 acres STP1 is a 240-acre reclamation project of shorefront land with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM5.5 billion Kok says this reclamation project was proposed many years ago “The project was first mooted under the administration of the late Tun Lim Chong Eu (former chief minister of Penang) in 1982 it was awarded to a party under a concession “The Asian financial crisis came and the project stalled; the concession was stopped we reclaimed almost 240 acres of shorefront land and built over the next 20 years what we deem a historic water development landmark [in STP1] “[STP1 is] the precursor to Andaman Island It is the platform that allowed us to demonstrate our prowess the exacting standards of delivery and innovation because no one in Penang could have thought That is something the state ought to be very proud of.” He emphasises that owing to its sustained presence and work done over the years “We have curated projects in response to customers’ needs and not dump something that we want them to buy into,” says Kok E&O’s desire is not to just build for now but for the future lifestyle of its buyers and this has been a hallmark of the developer’s ethos “Community spirit is very much embedded into what we develop here,” Kok says While the reclamation exercise is challenging the developer has considered all issues with the input of experts Government support has also been crucial to the success of the overall project Andaman Island is being developed in two phases: the 253-acre Phase 1 and 507-acre Phase 2 Reclamation work for Phase 1 started in 2015 and was completed in December 2019; it is ongoing for Phase 2 The entire reclamation exercise will be completed by December 2028 “Financing is always a challenge to reclaiming an island We were thankful and lucky to have secured a joint venture partner in KWAP (Retirement Fund Inc) They are our 20% joint venture partner on our Phase 1 development of Andaman Island They are certainly an investor with long-term vision,” says Kok The estimated GDV is RM20 billion for Phase 1 and RM40 billion for Phase 2 The entire master-planned development may take about 35 years to complete Phase 1 will feature elements such as a park Kok believes Andaman Island will also provide the right environment for residents and visitors to experience “tranquility Tan says: “We will have three districts in Andaman Island (Phase 1): Shoreline which is part of the so-called central district of the commercial hub We are very careful with this master plan in terms of connectivity and walkability we have designed walkways and cycling lanes that are four metres wide away from the vehicular lane and with trees to provide shade.” Shoreline has more residential products and will take up about 80 acres Gurney Green will take 75 acres and Canalside will have residential and commercial products There will be a 37-acre central park adjacent to the canal “The architectural influence of projects in Shoreline will incorporate modern visuals inspired by the design principles of colonial homes all landed homes are equipped with attic storage to cater for the needs of well-travelled individuals or large multigenerational families Shoreline homes are thoughtfully designed with conveniences in mind Amenities such as linear children’s parks and pocket parks communal back gardens and green corridors facilitate community interaction and promote a healthy lifestyle through jogging and bike paths the inclusion of lifts in all residential units demonstrates an understanding of the diverse needs of residents from those with mobility issues to simply offering convenience on days when stairs are less appealing.” E&O launched Phase 1 and Phase 2 of its landed products: Fera courtyard terraces; and Senna semi-detached homes There will also be villas in Shoreline but details will be announced at a later stage Fera offers 290 three-storey terraced houses and will be launched in phases All houses sit on freehold individual titled land The houses will have the living and dining spaces above street level with an elevated terraced garden and balcony The car porch can accommodate four cars and each house will come with solar panels Type A are 24ft by 75ft intermediate units with a land area of 1,798 sq ft and built-ups of 3,615 sq ft The selling price starts from RM3.38 million with land areas ranging from 2,809 to 3,283 sq ft and built-ups of 4,015 sq ft The selling price starts from RM4.312 million with land areas of between 3,315 and 4,015 sq ft and built-ups of 5,173 sq ft the 70 three-storey semidee homes are freehold with individual titles and will also be launched in phases Two phases of Senna have been launched so far Phase 1 (GDV: RM39 million) has eight units and Phase 2 (GDV: RM47 million) has 10 The living and dining spaces are placed at the rear of each house with a land size of 3,488 to 3,864 sq ft and built-up of 5,337 sq ft The selling price starts from RM4.8 million with a land size of 3,154 to 4,413 sq ft and built-up of 4,636 sq ft Kok says a new product — a resort condominium — in the Shoreline district is still in the planning stages E&O previously launched two high-rise projects — The Meg in 2021 and Arica Executive Homes in 2023 which have been fully sold and are located in Gurney Green The RM650 million The Meg sits on four freehold acres with commercial title and has two towers — the 27-storey Tower A and 34-storey Tower B have a total of 1,020 serviced apartments ranging in size from 567 to 897 sq ft and the starting price is from RM950 psf There are 14 retail lots in Tower A and they have built-ups of between 1,616 and 2,213 sq ft the RM410 million Arica features a single 45-storey tower with 380 units; it sits on two acres and occupies commercial-titled freehold land with the selling price starting from RM736,000 Sustainability will encapsulate Andaman Island where everything will be developed to ensure a holistic and harmonious living environment “Our dedication to sustainable development is exemplified through our pursuit of the Platinum GreenRE Certification across Andaman Island projects efficient water management and sustainable materials to underscore our commitment to environmental stewardship,” says Kok “Andaman Island represents our vision for the future catering for the increasing demand for eco-friendly living spaces in Penang and aligning with the state’s 2030 vision to combine the tranquility of nature with the convenience of urban living.” While E&O has a strong presence in Penang the developer is also busy in other parts of the country and abroad where it has three geographical footprints — the Klang Valley (KLCC Damansara Heights and City of Elmina) Kok says: “The Medini project is a joint venture between Khazanah and Temasek; we still have some plots of land left for development It is still ongoing but all our landed homes have been sold already We have 12 acres left and are still in the planning stages we have two projects: one is Conlay in KLCC and the other is The Peak Conlay is a 491-unit condominium offering branded and private residences high-end low-rise condominium development in Damansara Heights.” He adds that the City of Elmina has 65 acres on which landed homes will be developed and details are being finalised It is five to seven minutes’ walk to Covent Garden in Holborn and located across from the London School of Economics and adjacent to the law courts,” says Kok adding that the serviced apartments are operated by a hotel operator “We also have a 1.2-acre plot in Hammersmith in Zone 2 for which we have obtained approval for a mixed development with hotel and offices The project is still in the planning stages.” You've reached this page because you've clicked on a link that does not exist. This is probably our fault... but instead of showing you the basic '404 Error' page that is confusing and doesn't really explain anything, we've created this page to explain what went wrong. You can either (a) click on the 'back' button in your browser and try to navigate through our site in a different direction, or (b) click on the following link to go to homepage. BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (March 28): Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) has proposed to pay RM46.95 million to purchase the remaining 40% equity interest in E&O-PDC Holdings Sdn Bhd from Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to enable E&O to wholly own the Seri Tanjung Pinang reclamation and development concession “E&O-PDC owns 30% of Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd (TPD) while the remaining 70% is held by Permaijana Ribu (M) Sdn Bhd a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of E&O,” said E&O in a bourse filing TPD holds the concession rights to the reclamation and development of Seri Tanjung Pinang “The acquisition of 40% shareholding in E&O-PDC from PDC will enable E&O to own 100% in TPD where the main development activities for the group will be concentrated on over the next 30 years,” E&O said Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP) is a seafront development masterplan on the northeast coast of Penang island is fully reclaimed and close to completion is itself split into Andaman Phase 1 and Andaman Phase 2 The property developer said it has completed reclamation of Andaman Phase 1 and plans to initiate the development of the 253-acre land over the next 15 years with a projected gross development value (GDV) of RM17 billion the reclamation for Andaman Phase 2 is expected to take another three years to complete and will provide future land bank for development the group believes that Andaman Island will play a significant role in driving its growth trajectory in Penang in the coming years,” it added On the RM46.95 million purchase consideration E&O said it was based on a willing-buyer and will be funded via a combination of internally generated funds shareholder advances and external borrowings The group said the purchase is not subject to the approval of its shareholders nor any other government authority and is expected to be completed by December 2023 Shares in E&O closed half a sen or 1.59% lower at 31 sen on Tuesday (March 28) giving the group a market capitalisation of RM450.64 million Support independent journalism, starting from less than $2 a week. By continuing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy It looks like your email isn't registered yet—let’s get you set up We've sent a code to the below email.  The Australian reports this morning that Indonesian officials are considering a plan that would end the country’s practice of allowing asylum seekers who have been assessed by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to live in the community where they have easy access to boats that will take them to Australia to seek asylum But many asylum seeker experts say that this approach has increasingly become standard practice in Indonesia and this would just be a formalisation of the process The plan could see the Indonesian government request more funding from Australia to build extra processing centres have been smuggled out of the Australian-funded-and-built detention centre Tanjung Pinang on Bintan Island near Singapore: There are more than 1000 asylum-seekers living in the community in Indonesia hoping to reach Australia and at least as many again locked up in 13 detention centres across the country Some of the people in these photographs have been assessed as refugees — others are still waiting conditions in Tanjung Pinang are “luxurious in comparison to the conditions in Jakarta and other immigration detention prisons in Indonesia” “People remain in these cells for months with no access to fresh air,” says Curr “Water is a universal problem even in Tanjung Pinang where it is often polluted and unfit to drink or wash in eating and living arrangements is a cause of frequent illness,” says Curr given they depict children behind razor wire “Mothers and children are separated from husbands and fathers They are allowed to visit each other for one hour per day.” Sign up to access your saved articles across all your devices By continuing with your action, you agree to Have Halal, Will Travel’s Term of Use Password should contain atleast 8 characters with combination of alphanumeric special characters and one uppercase letter IF you have need multi face Authentication Please check your mail to get key and manually enter in on Google authenticator app and verify the token Top 8 Things To Do In Bintan For Every Muslim Traveller Top 8 Things To Do In Bintan For Every Muslim Traveller  • Oct 30 Atiqah Mokhtar Do you want to explore more about our listings We recommend reading our Terms of Service and Privacy Notice https://www.havehalalwilltravel.comundefinedCopyBack to listBack to list Login Moving To Singapore? Essential Guide - Expat Living in Singapore Moving to Singapore - learn about neighbourhoods We help make the most of expat living in Singapore https://expatliving.sg/discover-more-on-bintan-culture-beyond-the-resorts-of-singapores-riau-island-neighbour/ On a super-easy and convenient Bintan break many of us are content to enjoy everything on offer at the resorts letting the little ones have fun at the kids’ club an island over three times the size of Singapore offers much more than just resort-style R&R Here’s a taste of some other hidden gems to discover during day trips around Bintan located a short distance across the water from Tanjung Pinang The villagers’ timber homes are built directly over the sea Senggarang was where the first Chinese immigrants (mostly Teochews) gathered when they arrived on the Riau Islands many years ago It’s especially renowned as a religious place; no visitor should miss a visit to the 200-year-old Banyan Tree temple This popular pilgrimage site is sheltered by a giant twisting roots have encroached on the building materials much like the trees you find in Cambodia’s Angkor complex Just a stone’s throw away is a temple built to give thanks for the safe sea passage of the aforementioned early settlers it features some beautiful ornamental arches This Malay settlement marks the epicentre of the historical Riau-Lingga kingdom The Malacca Sultanate had originally moved to Bintan from Melaka in the 16th century after that city was taken over by the Portuguese Penyengat’s heyday came in the 19th century cultural and religious centre of the Riau-Johor Sultanate Penyengat Island is located around six kilometres west of Bintan’s capital and is easily reachable by local sea-craft All of the attractions here are pending listing as UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Sultan of Riau’s Grand Mosque and adorned in distinctive green and yellow hues History buffs will also enjoy seeing the nearby rusting cannons These were used to defend the local people against Dutch invaders; interestingly Tanjung Pinang is the bustling home to a quarter of a million people It’s a good spot for getting a glimpse at the lifestyle of the locals This harbour city and trading port unsurprisingly has a seafood focus Don’t miss shopping for various types of krupuk– prawn- or fish-flavoured crackers that constitute the region’s favourite snack Plenty of other local produce is available to try and buy at Tanjung Pinang’s malls and markets Bintan’s capital is also notable for its temples This Buddhist temple is also home to a sculpture park You can also visit newly built Vihara Avalokitesvara Graha temple It features one of the tallest Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin) statues in Southeast Asia All of these locations can be explored on organised day tours that can be booked through Bintan Resorts and many also include local snacks or lunch Aside from places of cultural and religious significance you’ll also find tours with a focus on nature such as the Mangrove Discovery Tour (day or night) For more information on Bintan Resorts, or to book your getaway from Singapore, visit bintan-resorts.com Read more great stories on Southeast Asian destinations in our Travel section you'll receive our weekly newsletters and offers Jess Smit covers all things health, fitness, wellness, food and wine for Expat Living. A South African/British journalist with more than 20 years experience, her work has also featured in publications ranging from Livingetc and Ideal Home to Homes & Gardens. © 2025 Expat Living Singapore, All Rights Reserved. BURSASGXHomeBy PENANG (March 24): Eastern and Oriental Bhd (E&O) launched its final batch of landed residential properties at Seri Tanjung Pinang 1 here The final release comprises just 35 units of terraced houses in the second phase of Ariza Seafront Terraces The 2.5-storey freehold terraced houses have built-ups ranging from 3,236 sq ft to 3,526 sq ft Phase one comprising 33 units was launched in 2009 and fully sold The latest homes are targeted at those who are looking for an upgrade or for investment purposes E&O senior general manager for group marketing and sales Wayne Wong told TheEdgeProperty.com WongWong added that the estimated total gross development value of these homes is RM90 million and the completion of the project is slated for March 2019 Seri Tanjung Pinang is Penang Island’s largest master planned seafront project it features residential enclaves and a festive retail marina that bring to life the concept of living by the sea for the more than 20 nationalities residing there “Ariza Courtyard Terraces was the maiden launch at Seri Tanjung Pinang in 2005 with residents enjoying the maturing landscape of linear gardens in place of standard back lanes that were typical of link homes “E&O paid homage to the rich architectural history of Penang by drawing inspiration from the Straits eclectic style building façades as well as the incorporation of high ceilings and internal courtyards suited for our tropical climate,” said Wong the group launched Amaris Terraces By-The-Sea terraced houses which has achieved 65% take-up to date “Standard units are available from RM3.68 million The spaciousness of these 3-storey freehold homes and the inclusion of an elevator are ideal to accommodate ‘multi-generational’ living The total built-up areas are almost the size of Seri Tanjung Pinang’s super semi-dees and villas ranging from 5,262 sq ft for intermediate units to 6,540 sq ft for corner units — a rare offering especially when landed homes with a prime seafront location are becoming a luxury around the world,” said Wong All Amaris units have central courtyards to enhance air circulation from their sea-fronting orientation and to welcome natural light “These linear lawns have proved very popular in terms of aesthetic appeal as they allow residents to enjoy the gardens safely and conveniently,” Wong added Wong is confident that there is still demand for innovative products offering distinctive concepts branding and delivery as well as those in niche locations Malaysians residing overseas as well as savvy investors from Singapore and Hong Kong have shown interest in E&O’s properties in Penang underscoring the sentiment that it is time to invest in our market,” said Wong “Our track record at Seri Tanjung Pinang is clearly visible to all become a highly desired address on Penang Island,” Wong pointed out This story first appeared in TheEdgeProperty.com pullout on March 24, 2017. Download TheEdgeProperty.com pullout here for free BURSASGXHomeBy This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) has secured up to RM1.084 billion loan facility to finance its reclamation and infrastructure works for its Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2 (STP2) project in Penang the property developer said its subsidiary Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd has executed a facility agreement with Maybank Islamic Bank Bhd in relation to the syndicated banking facilities up to RM1.08 billion underwriters and bookrunners are Maybank Investment Bank Bhd and RHB Bank Bhd “The syndicated banking facilities will be used to part-finance the reclamation and infrastructure works of the STP2 project in Penang,” E&O managing director Datuk Seri Terry Tham Ka Hon said in the statement He added that with the funding in place for STP2 one of the key aspects to operationalise the project has been successfully addressed Tham emphasised that all relevant requirements and authorities’ approvals for STP2 are in hand “We are excited to see our partnership with E&O growing from strength to strength Maybank successfully anchored the financing for Phase 1 of the Seri Tanjung Pinang project and today in 2015 we are proud to remain a key financial partner to E&O for the next phase of this landmark project,” Maybank group global banking head Datuk Amirul Feisal said “RHB has been a key financing partner to E&O This syndicated banking facilities of up to RM1.084 billion will certainly add to the depth of the ringgit syndicated loan market for 2015,” RHB group managing director Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli said the concession agreement for STP dated Oct 4 provides for the reclamation of 980 acres  (396.59ha) at Tanjung Tokong off the northeast coast of Penang island This would be reclaimed in two phases; 240 acres in the first phase and 740 acres in the second phase E&O was required to surrender 20 acres of the 240 acres reclaimed in STP1 to the Penang state government for the proposed coastal road corridor bringing the total reclamation of STP2 from 740 acres Lloyd's List is part of Maritime Intelligence This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited registered in England and Wales with company number 13831625 and address c/o Hackwood Secretaries Limited Lloyd’s List Intelligence is a trading name of Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited Lloyd’s is the registered trademark of the Society Incorporated by the Lloyd’s Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd’s For high-quality copies or electronic reprints for distribution to colleagues or customers please call UK support at +44 (0)20 3377 3996 / APAC support at +65 6508 2430 Search and rescue team in Tanjung Pinang attended location of Malaysia-flagged tanker Tiger Star A SEAFARER has died following a fire on board a chemical tanker in waters between Indonesia and Malaysia The vessel’s owner, Trans Holdings Bhd in Malaysia Your username does not meet the requirements Sorry - public email accounts are not allowed An account with that username already exists Unfortunately we've not been able to process your registration Your question has been successfully sent to the email address below and we will get back as soon as possible This article has been sent to my@email.address SINGAPORE — A Singapore-flagged ferry ran aground at the Karang Galang reef the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) said SINGAPORE — A Singapore-flagged ferry ran aground at the Karang Galang reef The Wavemaster 5 ferry was on its way to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal from Tanjung Pinang It received a report at 1.55pm of the incident which happened off the eastern coast of Batam There were 50 passengers on board the ferry including five Singaporeans and seven crew members All of them were transferred to another ferry which was activated by operator Majestic Ferry all passengers were safely returned to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal “All the passengers are accounted for and the ferry is in [a] stable condition There are no reports of injury or oil pollution MPA is investigating the incident,” the authority said Majestic Ferry as well as Singapore Cruise Centre assisted the passengers when they returned The MPA and Police Coast Guard deployed patrol crafts to escort the ferry to the terminal Majestic Ferry also arranged and paid for 30 taxis to transport affected passengers home or to their next destination. CHANNEL NEWSASIA For more stories like this, go to www.channelnewsasia.com Todayonline.com and Today Online domains and apps are now part of 'Channelnewsasia.com' domain We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with TODAY to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us You've reached this page because you've clicked on a link that does not exist but instead of showing you the basic '404 Error' page that is confusing and doesn't really explain anything we've created this page to explain what went wrong You can either (a) click on the 'back' button in your browser and try to navigate through our site in a different direction or (b) click on the following link to go to homepage Find an agent with the right local expertise Sign up as a PRO agent for only RM2.19 a day PENANG (Oct 28): Eastern and Oriental Bhd (E&O) is set to launch its latest project Amaris Terraces By-The-Sea at its Seri Tanjung Pinang development in Penang this November pending the completion of the project’s show unit “We are calling this project Amaris Terraces By-The-Sea because some of the units are literally by the sea There are a total of 29 units which comprise 23 intermediate units while the remaining ones are corner units,” E&O head of marketing and sales (Penang) Christina Lau told TheEdgeProperty.com Lau noted the group is still working out the details on the pricing and will be sharing it with the public closer to the launch date The built-up for a typical intermediate unit is 5,262 sq ft while the corner units start from 6,056 sq ft “These terraced homes come with a built-up of a detached home They also have a courtyard and a lift,” Lau said which is scheduled to be completed by 4Q2017 is sitting on a 2.15-acre freehold site and has a total gross development value of RM122 million “We will be targeting repeat buyers from our past projects and those with extended families who wish to upgrade their residential units We have many repeat buyers here whereby they start off by buying terraced homes then they upgrade to the semi-dees and subsequently the bungalows Some of them have even proceeded to buy the strata-titled properties here after that We have quite a pool of followers,” Lau said Lau added that this project is also suitable for multi-generational living since it comes with a lift The master bedroom is located on the top floor In front of the master bedroom there is another room whereby you can convert the whole area into a study perhaps and you will have the whole upstairs to yourself,” Lau said adding that there are three bedrooms on the floor just below the top floor you will first enter into the kitchen on the left you have the maid’s room and the laundry area There is a side door for the maid to go out to hang the laundry There is a concrete wall at the porch where residents can plant creepers to beautify and make the area look green at the back of the kitchen is where the living room and dining area are,” she noted Lau further explained that Amaris is well connected with plenty of amenities nearby “It is only a walking distance to the Straits Quay retail marina the four-acre Straits Green public park and the Tesco hypermarket Straits Quay is the very first seafront retail marina spanning about 200,000 sq ft of retail space where residents will be able to enhance the experience of living by the sea with its array of dining and retail outlets the public park launched in 2013 is equipped with water features complete with a composting site where communities and residents can learn how to compost and grow healthy food,” Lau said Parents with children will also be pleased to know that there are a few reputable international schools within a few kilometres from Amaris such as Dalat International School Tenby International School and Uplands School as well as established public schools such as the Penang Chinese Girls High School and Phor Tay High School On the current slowdown in the property market Lau believes buyers are very discerning and are looking for properties with strong differentiation and a good location “They will take their time to survey the market for good quality products in this current market Amaris will be able to attract genuine buyers despite the current market condition as it is backed by the tenets of the right product and has the promise of a brand with a proven track record,” Lau concluded This story first appeared in TheEdgeProperty.com pullout on Oct 28, 2016, which comes with The Edge Financial Daily every Friday. Download TheEdgeProperty.com pullout here for free. Eastern and Oriental Bhd (E&O) is set to launch its latest project Amaris Terraces By-The-Sea at its Seri Tanjung Pinang development in Penang this November, pending the completion of the project’s show unit. As one of the leading property developers in Malaysia, Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) has been keeping its ear to the ground. Determined to cater to homebuyers’ actual needs, the company has carried out surveys and researches to gain such insights. The end goal of the property developer is simple – to build quality homes and sustainable townships that not only meet the needs of today but of the future... The only property app you need. More than 200,000 sale/rent listings and daily property news. Interested in new property launches in Malaysia? Check out our featured new launches by top property developers in Malaysia. BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): AMMB Holdings Bhd has provided a RM450 million financing facility to Eastern & Oriental Bhd’s (E&O) unit to fund the development of the Andaman Island project in Penang “As part of the bank’s aim to achieve significant volume in financing this financial year following its support in key projects such as Andaman Island,” said AMMB in a joint statement with E&O’s wholly-owned unit Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd Since its first project — The Meg — in December 2021 Tanjung Pinang has launched more than 1,400 units and another 330 units are expected to be launched next year Every building on Andaman Island has been designed to meet Green Building Certification standards and E&O is working closely with its architects and builders to minimise the use of new raw materials Building materials have also been carefully selected to lower Andaman Island’s carbon footprint and improve the lifecycle of the materials used AMMB group chief executive officer Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir said this partnership sets a landmark as the banking group works with Tanjung Pinang to reduce the environmental impact “We understand that financial institutions play a vital role in channelling capital towards environmentally sustainable projects while encouraging the transition to a greener economy We are proud to be part of a growing movement with Tanjung Pinang Development in its initiative towards a sustainable and resilient economy,” he said.  “It also complements our long-standing collaboration with the E&O group a renowned leader in the development of sustainable and environmentally conscious residential projects in Malaysia Its exceptional track record in creating green communities aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering a sustainable future.  “AmBank Group is confident in our partnership's ability to drive positive change and provide financing solutions that will empower the E&O group to continue its outstanding work in sustainable real estate development,” he added AMMB managing director of business banking Christopher Yap said the group hopes to continue expanding opportunities in the coming years and work together with clients who share a common goal in building a greener economy we take immense pride in supporting visionary green initiatives with financing and we look forward to continued success together in shaping a more sustainable future,” he said E&O executive chairman Datuk Tee Eng Ho said with AMMB’s support the group can realise its vision for Phase 1 of Andaman Island which his expects to have a gross development value of over RM17 billion over a development period of 15 years “The entire project is crafted around a unique mixed development concept that prioritises sustainable living excellent connectivity and community building we are committed to developing a sustainable development and living,” he said.  “Our work has been recognised with the attainment of the GreenRe Platinum Provisional Certification for Phase 1 of the Andaman Island township development project under the township category “E&O will strive to launch new developments progressively across Andaman Island each meticulously designed to offer the perfect balance between a peaceful island life and an exciting urban lifestyle by integrating green living and community building as the heart of the entire design,” he added Shares in AMMB closed four sen or 1% lower at RM3.81 on Wednesday giving it a market capitalisation of RM12.63 billion or (b) click on the following link to go to homepage.