Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Navy has foiled an attempt to smuggle strategic raw minerals through waters off Batam in the Riau Islands Province after inspecting vessels suspected of carrying prohibited export cargo, the Navy said on Thursday.
efense attachés accredited in Indonesia have visited the BatamFree Trade ZoneAuthority (BP Batam) on Wednesday to gain firsthand understanding of the national defense industry, especially in the shipyard sector.
olice in Batam have arrested a man for allegedly spreading hate speech by insulting Malay people on Facebook following a heated debate regarding the closure of pork stalls in Sagulung, Riau Islands.