The island of Batam, Indonesia is located strategically near to both Singapore and Malaysia, making it one of the most important industrial and commerical hubs in the nation, attracting foreign investors and creating employment opportunities for the rest of the nation.
The Indonesian government has designated Batam, as well as some of the surrounding region, as a Free Trade Zone, welcoming investment from abroad and boosting the island’s appeal internationally.
Over the last few decades, the island of Batam has dramatically evolved from being used merely as a storage facility for fuel, to becoming an industrial and commercial powerhouse with a diverse population of well over a million people.