Government & Policy news in Batam Kepulauan Riau Indonesia
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Minister Zhulkarnain visits Batam to strengthen Singapore-Riau ties
Singapore's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, made a working visit to Batam, Indonesia, from September 3 to 4. The visit included meetings with business leaders, students, and local officials, as well as attending a Singapore National Day reception. He reaffirmed the strong partnership between Singapore and the Riau Islands in areas like business, tourism, and human capital development.
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Lawyer clarifies Kembangan grassroots role is voluntary, not as MP
Lawyer Ahmad Firdaus Daud said his role as second advisor for the Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRO in Kembangan is purely voluntary service, not as an elected MP. He clarified this in an interview at a coffee shop in Ubi Avenue 1, responding to online comments that followed his recent appointment.