Mr. Polish-man

Another questionnaire, this time opinion from Mr. Jacek from Poland. He's so kind to kill his precious time for a while to answer the entire questions. Thank you :). Enjoy then...

Sekupang Ferry Terminal - Batam

Sekupang Ferry Terminal is an International port as people from Singapore (consist of European, Indian, American, etc. including Singaporean itself) normally use this terminal to visit Batam. Approximately 45 minutes from Singapore via HarbrourFront terminal.

There are three Ferry companies you may choose to come to Batam via this terminal. By Batam Fast, Penguin and the newest one is Pacific Ferry. Those counters are in 2nd floor of the building.

 If you missed to forgot to bought some souvenir or gift for family at home, you may buy it in some stands/counters inside the terminals for instance Free Duty shops, local gift/food shop and Ralph Laurent shop.

Bore of waiting, you may spend your time in the coffee shop or cafeteria available on the first and second floor. Or you just can kill your time in the relaxing-smoking-area. Or just take a seat in the waiting  lounge and enjoy the free internet access.

Facility:
First Floor

1. Information Center
2. Syariah Mandiri Bank Office
3. Toilets
4. Money Changers
5. Cafeteria
6. Taxi Counter
7. Travel agent counter
8. Pacific Ferry Counter
9. Free duty shop
10. Arrival Gate
11. Waiting chairs
12. (Any additional will update accordingly)

Second Floor:

1. Coffee shop
2. Waiting lounge
3. Batam Fast Counter
4. Penguin Ferry Counter
5. Pacific Ferry Counter
6. Ralph Laurent Counter
7. Smoking area lounge 
8. Departure check in lounge
9. (Any additional will update accordingly)

Nearest Hotel from Sekupang Ferry Terminal (sort by nearest distance):

• KTM Resort
• The Acacia Hotel Batam
• Harris Resort
• Holiday Inn

Contact details and Location:

Jl. RE martadinata, Sekupang, Batam
Kepulauan Riau, 29422
Indonesia
Phone +62778325600
Managed by: PT. Indodharma Corpora

All picture credit to Sekupang Ferry Terminal

My first "Opinion-of-Foreigner-about-Batam Victim" Mr. Valeriy - Russian

It's been months since my first "hello" post. Oh well, I have managed to find some interesting things to post, but just got the idea this morning. I have decided to create some questionnaire for some foreigner about Batam according to their opinion. And it works, start from some foreigners I knew. This is the first one who sent back the form to me and he also doesn't mind to share his picture while he's in Batam below, enjoy!

Left is Mr. Valery, with his friend in one of Korean restaurant in Batam

Name: Valeriy

Age: 56

Gender: Male

Nationality: Russian

Occupation : ETO

1.	Q:	When did the first time you came to Batam and what for?
	A:	2011, April, to join the ship
2.	Q:	What do you think about Batam in the first day you arrived?
	A:	Nice place
3.	Q:	How do you feel when you need to come back again in Batam (like everybody normally does like a curse LOL)?
	A:	I shall be happy to come back
4.	Q:	What normally you do on the weekend in Batam?
	A:	TV watching, Internet, walking outside of the hotel, visiting Nagoya
5.	Q:	What are the funniest things you have ever done/met/saw in Batam?
	A:	A lot of motorcyclists whose behavior on the road seems sometimes funny.
6.	Q:	What are places/things/stuff/anything in Batam you like mostly?
	A:	Maybe Indah Puri.
7.	Q:	Where is the most “ok” place in Batam as far as you know and you have visited?
	A:	Indah Puri Golf Course (but I did not see everything)
8.	Q:	What do you think about living permanently in Batam and which place/location you would like to stay in?
	A:	It looks as good idea for me, especially if I’d have some income in Batam (I hope). Place- Nagoya or Indah Puri, but not limited to – I did not see everything.
9.	Q:	There are many things improperly in Batam, what are the most chaotic things you think in Batam that Government or related institution need to fix?
	A:	Some (not all) roads are not very good.
10.	Q:	Where you are normally done shopping in Batam and why?
	A:	Nagoya Hill. I’m not very good knowing the city.
11.	Q:	What do you think about the “night life” in Batam?
	A:	Why not? If human rights are not violated.
12.	Q:	What is the weirdest thing ever happen to you while you’re in Batam?
	A:	No idea
13.	Q:	What do you think about the people in Batam generally (honestly)?
	A:	Very friendly, peaceful.
14.	Q:	What are you usually buy/bring from Batam as souvenirs for your friends/family in your country?
	A:	Gold (goods made from snake skin as well, but I did not see yet)
15.	Q:	Predicatively, what do you think what will be happen/improve/change to Batam within next 10 years?
	A:	Huge economic growth, I’m sure
16.	Q:	What makes you stuck in Batam?
	A:	The job, fortunately
17.	Q:	What are words in Bahasa (Indonesian Language) you remember the most?
	A:	Terima casih
18.	Q:	In one word, what is in your mind when you heard the word “Batam”?
	A:	Lucky island

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Shy Hello!

Hi world,

I've been started living in Batam since I was in 3rd grade of elementary school about 1993. Tonnes of different with current Batam now. Previously only have 3 Malls which is one of them accidentally already burned now (Barata Mall), Matahari Batam Centre (now rebuilt for PLN-National Electrical Power Company) and My Mart (changed to Galleria, and now become a computers-and-related store, and also some traditional restaurants).

What motivate me to create this blog is because I found many difficulties to find some places in Batam by google it. So I hope this blog will help people who needed.

Sure it would be lots of mistakes but I will try my best to post wisely. So Enjoy!