Batam Info Thread

[newyorker88]

Originally Posted by iicycold

Care to share more of your experience,bro? So that everyone can learn.

I hear some Massage 28 girls joined Dolly,wondering if anyone can verify?

Thx.

Not too sure on that, but I do see massage 28 trying to operate again. Pass by few days ago...

But if Dolly goes on like this, it can follow the footstep of massage 28.

Never underestimate the power of sammyboy.

[iicycold]

Originally Posted by newyorker88

Not too sure on that, but I do see massage 28 trying to operate again. Pass by few days ago...

But if Dolly goes on like this, it can follow the footstep of massage 28.

Never underestimate the power of sammyboy.

Maybe they closed like before,the girl transfered out,then bring in new batch of girls again..and then reopen under new name at a later time. i'm just guessing,tx for yr update,bro.

[nescafeGold]

Originally Posted by SEAJ

Correct me if I'm wrong - didn't the husband Taufiq Kiemas die last year?

His deputy governor as governor of Jakarta is "Ahok" who I think is Chinese, plus he's from Solo/Middle Java which is a more gentle part of Indonesia - but a fan of heavy rock music!!

I hope this guy will succeed in the rough and tumble world of Indonesian politics.

SEAJ

yes. taufiq kiemas die last year at singapore..

Ahok is 100% chinese from Belitung.. the place which its chinese are majority hakka. He is one tough guy. kinda hope he'll be able to succeeding jokowi's seat after jokowi finish his 2 president running terms. but it's still sounds too impossible. currently ahok is getting more his popularity among jakarta's people. he's infamous of slamming peoples on the spot. and don't fear of higher authority power or higher backing power such as mafia.. speak what he think is right.. although he may have many haters too..

[nescafeGold]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Time to plan for my 8th trip to Batam ,i have some small questions that i am seeking answers on as below :

1. Is the bottom picture shown,a taxi booking number for Blue Bird?



2. Do the operators for Blue Bird taxi booking speaks English?

3. What are the things to watch out for when making a taxi booking?

4. Reason why i ask the 3rd question is becos i read from this thread that they are not allow to park inside Harbour Bay and i wonder if i book them,where should i be waiting for the taxi if they aren't allow to park at Harbour Bay?

In my coming trip,i am going to learn how to book and take a Taxi from Blue Bird. I know it may sound silly to some senior bros here but i feel that everything will also have 1st time.I am a newbie and i am willing to learn and later provide the necessary info to others once i gather them in my next Batam field trip. Blue Bird taxi is cheaper as they run by meter reading (but not worth if the place i go is very far) and i would like to learn more options of taking taxis in Batam beside just bargaining from unlicensed taxi drivers.

Hope someone who has experience in Batam Blue Bird taxi booking can help or at least show me a path to seek for answers.

My most sincere thanks to you.

yes, they speak basic english or poor english.. but still can make it..

things need to watch out if u make taxi booking for blue bird.
- there are many location they are not allowed to enter for passenger pick up such as nagoya hill mall, harbourbay & batam center terminal, airport.

if you're at harbourbay, and if u book them, you will need to walk to the main street for fetching.. same goes for nagoya hill, as per my own experience. i was asked to walk to main street and the driver will fetch us on the street..

- although they are running on meter, there's minimum charge. if i remember correctly, it's 25k.. if the meter running below 25k,, still have to pay 25k. so only good for long distance. such as nagoya to batam center..


beside bluebird, there are also other taxi operator running by meter.. such as taxi balerang.. silvercab. etc.

[TD.king]

Originally Posted by newyorker88

It is known that during Megawatti times, she allowed the casino to be opened. The hubby is the one controlling them.

Mega, Jokowi all PDIP...

Not sure yet.

For your info there is a casino opening next mth in batam...

[jellojeff]

Originally Posted by TD.king

For your info there is a casino opening next mth in batam...

Great news. I sure missed the old nongsapura resort.

[iicycold]

Originally Posted by TD.king

For your info there is a casino opening next mth in batam...

Any idea which part of Batam it will be at?

[newyorker88]

I am about to ask also. Where is this casino opening? At the barelang bridge? that resort? or which hotel?

Waiting for news...
thanks in advance

[asdnothing]

going batam later, 1st trip, excited. any must visit place please pm me? ;D plan to relax, massage and drink tonight, tmr booking!!

[jimfairy]

Originally Posted by newyorker88

I am about to ask also. Where is this casino opening? At the barelang bridge? that resort? or which hotel?

Waiting for news...
thanks in advance

Hmmm, juz checked with few batam locals, they nv heard of any casino opening.. only jackpot at 2 places r operating nw.. lol.. hope im wrong too..

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by nescafeGold

yes, they speak basic english or poor english.. but still can make it..

things need to watch out if u make taxi booking for blue bird.
- there are many location they are not allowed to enter for passenger pick up such as nagoya hill mall, harbourbay & batam center terminal, airport.

if you're at harbourbay, and if u book them, you will need to walk to the main street for fetching.. same goes for nagoya hill, as per my own experience. i was asked to walk to main street and the driver will fetch us on the street..

- although they are running on meter, there's minimum charge. if i remember correctly, it's 25k.. if the meter running below 25k,, still have to pay 25k. so only good for long distance. such as nagoya to batam center..


beside bluebird, there are also other taxi operator running by meter.. such as taxi balerang.. silvercab. etc.

Thank you,thank you...your reply is of great help to me.

May i know where is the main street of Harbour Bay? Outside the harbour bay main entrance itself?

So,can i safely say,travelling from Nagoya to Sekupang by Blue Bird is cheaper than private taxi?

I am planning my next trip and i planning on heading to Barelang bridge this time.

Thank you very much for answering my query.

[localbest]

Originally Posted by nescafeGold

yes. taufiq kiemas die last year at singapore..

Ahok is 100% chinese from Belitung.. the place which its chinese are majority hakka. He is one tough guy. kinda hope he'll be able to succeeding jokowi's seat after jokowi finish his 2 president running terms. but it's still sounds too impossible. currently ahok is getting more his popularity among jakarta's people. he's infamous of slamming peoples on the spot. and don't fear of higher authority power or higher backing power such as mafia.. speak what he think is right.. although he may have many haters too..

Jokowi is of Javanese descent, he has no Chinese blood.

However his right hand man, Ahok is the current acting Governor of Jakarta.

He is a hakka chinese.

Most of the top people (president/prime minister) in some countries are hakka Chinese :

In singapore - LKY and LSL

In Thailand - thaksin, abhisit, yingluck

In Taiwan - lee teng hui, chen shui bian, ma ying jeou, etc

in china - teng Xiao pin, dr sun yat sen

Once Jokowi sworn-in as President of Indonesia on 20 October 2014, Ahok will become the governor of Jakarta.

Hopefully Indonesia could be as democratic as America and thailand, able to accept a capable minority to become the president.

[localbest]

Originally Posted by nono1973

This post is very informative,tho i already know most of the info in it but plz allow me to bookmark it down. Sorry for any inconvenience caused to anyone for quoting the whole post.

Feel free to do so.

And thanks for your compilation link of info for our easy reference..

Originally Posted by nescafeGold

yes, they speak basic english or poor english.. but still can make it..

things need to watch out if u make taxi booking for blue bird.
- there are many location they are not allowed to enter for passenger pick up such as nagoya hill mall, harbourbay & batam center terminal, airport.

if you're at harbourbay, and if u book them, you will need to walk to the main street for fetching.. same goes for nagoya hill, as per my own experience. i was asked to walk to main street and the driver will fetch us on the street..

- although they are running on meter, there's minimum charge. if i remember correctly, it's 25k.. if the meter running below 25k,, still have to pay 25k. so only good for long distance. such as nagoya to batam center..


beside bluebird, there are also other taxi operator running by meter.. such as taxi balerang.. silvercab. etc.

Ever took a bluebird cab at DC mall area to harbourbay and the taxi fare turn out to be about 35k only. The bluebird car interior is comfortable and rather new unlike some cab interior are very old and run down.

[TD.king]

Originally Posted by newyorker88

I am about to ask also. Where is this casino opening? At the barelang bridge? that resort? or which hotel?

Waiting for news...
thanks in advance

At the mean time, i only can leak out is in a hotel... already start renovation b4 the president election.. next mth end should open or early nov. A few jucket already on standby..

[newyorker88]

Originally Posted by TD.king

At the mean time, i only can leak out is in a hotel... already start renovation b4 the president election.. next mth end should open or early nov. A few jucket already on standby..

Thanks. That is a big hint.