Singapore-Batam subsea cable lands with 1.6 petabits of capacity
Why it matters: The 50-km link is due online in September and is meant to support data centers, cloud services and AI-driven cross-border business.
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Batam-Singapore cable opens 50 km digital link with 1.6 pbps
Why it matters: The route cuts latency to under two milliseconds and strengthens Batam’s push to host data centers, cloud services and AI workloads.
Taspen disburses Rp 1.08 billion to 2 ASN families in Kepri
The largest payout went to Nurijanah's heirs, with treatment costs and work accident compensation totaling more than Rp 832 million.
Republika, Tribunnews
Government opens voting for 81st RI anniversary logo through June 28
Five finalists were chosen from 124 entries, and the government is offering 300 prizes, including invitations to the Aug. 17 ceremony.
Tempo, Republika +3
DPR Seeks Probe of Alleged Student Mobilization in Batam
Batam education chief Hendri Arulan said teachers and students were invited to join the march after the MBG program stalled over frozen funding.
Tempo, Tribunnews
Batam police arrest drain grating thief at Terowongan Pelita
Police said suspect SF allegedly took 10 kilograms of iron after breaking a cement drain cover on June 13.
Antara News, Tempo
Singapore shifts HarbourFront ferry terminal in 2 stages from July 7
What's new: Batam Fast Ferry moves first, while all other ferry operators and cruise sailings switch on July 15 with routes unchanged.
The Straits Times, Mothership
Singapore shifts HarbourFront ferry terminal in 2 phases from July 7
What's new: Batam Fast Ferry moves first on July 7, while all other ferry operators and cruise sailings shift on July 15.
Channel News Asia, Must Share News (MS News)
Navy foils alleged illegal rare earth export in Batam
Officials are testing the cargo from TB Capricorn 106 and TK Capricorn 92.210 for radioactive elements and reviewing customs documents.
Golden Star 1 container ship sinks near Batam, 9 crew safe
The Tanzania-flagged ship went under after taking on water while carrying 107 containers in the Malacca-Singapore TSS.
Channel News Asia, Antara News
April foreign arrivals rise 7.22%, tourism forex hits US$4.05 billion
In January-April 2026, foreign arrivals reached 4.68 million, with Bali still the main entry point.
Antara News, Republika