In the year 231 AD, Batam was originally inhabited by Malay origins usually known as “Strait People”. The colonialism was defeated under the perseverance of Commander Hang Nadim at the scorpion-like island. In the 60’s, Batam turned into a reputable oil and gas logisitcs base located Sambu Island. Today, Batam has certainly transformed. .The island has evolved into a city at the Riau Islands Province designated for investment and tourism supported with modern infrastructures and facilities which grew within 25 years.
Two main districts in Batam Centre and Nagoya. Batam Centre is an area where vital government institutions located whereas nagoya is an area designated for commercial purposes such as shopping centers, hotels and restaurant. Some government institutions in Batam Centre are the Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA), Mayor Office, batam Parliament House, Immigration Office,The Post office, Central Mosque and Pilgrimage as well as State-Owned Gas Company. Meanwhile, as the Nagoya region the economic wheel, both as a business centre,and as central hotels and restaurants. The names itself is taken Nagoya when Japan troops Batam occupied during World War II.
The 715 sq.km area of Batam-Rempang-Galang is offering various attractive tourism packages compiled on Batam Calendar Events including Sea Eagle Boat Race. The region is also suitable for those who love the beach, art and culture,shopping,convention and treasure the historical substance in Batam.
