Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

[BrotherStranger]

[/QUOTE]Questions...
1. Do I need to obtain international driving licences fr AAS to drive batam car.[/QUOTE]
Yes u need to obtain international driving license in batam.. this is to play safe..

[/QUOTE]2. How could a foreigner/Indonesian legally own a vehicle? [/QUOTE]
To own a motor, indonesian just need their KTP.. for a car they need to provide driving license or SIM as they call it..

[/QUOTE]3. As this is a used car...
What are the Documents required for proven of ownership.(log book / LTA letter of ownership transfers)[/QUOTE]
Yes they do have some letters to prove it.. but not really how it goes...

[/QUOTE]4. What are the Documents required for the car to be on the road.
(Road tax / insurance )[/QUOTE]
They have their roadtax also.. insurance wise not that sure...

[/QUOTE]5. Any other's things/documents that I may had missed out [/QUOTE]
For what i know their plate numbers are valid for 5yrs like our COE..

Hope might help u.. 😊

[BFOMF5]

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[BFOMF5]

Originally Posted by Black Page

I DID drive a scooter in Batam, very few times from Pacific to Formosa with a drunk girl on the back (the owner of the bike), but just because I did not want her drive a bike while drunk (dangerous).
Except those cases, which I don't want to repeat, I would NEVER drive a car or a bike in Batam.

Do you know that insurance is not mandatory, so that most people driving there is not covered? Considered how most people drives there, the probability of accident is too high to risk (my opinion). In case someone crashes into your car, you would not get any refund, as the other may be not covered by insurance, and of course is not wealthy enough to refund expenses of car damage, not to mention hospitalization for you and your passengers.

Noted
Thanks
I think I will hire a driver first..
And wait until she is confident to drive.

[BFOMF5]

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[BFOMF5]

BrotherStranger
Thanks for your reply

[DDAMn]

What's the exchange rate over there today?Can pls update.thanks.

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by DDAMn

What's the exchange rate over there today?Can pls update.thanks.

Yesterday late morning,9850/SGD opposite formosa,and this morning...9830/SGD (before 10am,which is not a good time to change).

Was kind of expecting 9900/SGD yesterday but was disappointed.

[BFOMF5]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Yesterday late morning,9850/SGD opposite formosa,and this morning...9830/SGD (before 10am,which is not a good time to change).

Was kind of expecting 9900/SGD yesterday but was disappointed.

Yes what a disappointment....
XErate hight up to 9929 in the wee hours..
but started declined just before shop open..

[xircon]

Anyone keen to join me to watch Liverpool VS Man Cir game in Batam? Just arrived and will be staying at Hana Hotel

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by BFOMF5

Yes what a disappointment....
XErate hight up to 9929 in the wee hours..
but started declined just before shop open..

Agreed with you.The rate on Yahoo finance was a little above 9930/SGD few hours before i arrived to Batam. I was keeping my finger crossed when i arrived in Batam. But apparently,the best rate yesterday from money changer was 9860/SGD (a friend got that),and i got 9850/SGD. Today,i believe the best would be 9830/SGD...if there is anyone got more than 9830/SGD,please do share.

The amount i stated was when base on exchange between S$300 to S$1050. Info collect between myself and friends. Batam center also can get 9850/SGD yesterday evening after sunset.

[nono1973]

I just learned today that each DVD movie/drama disc cost 10k rupiah a piece,buy 5 get one free and 3 free when buy 10,hehehe....interesting. Tested every piece before i pay.

Just sharing,cos this trip...my room for DVD player. Watching movie on hotel wifi can tiring at times. Best part is,most DVD movie/drama disc has got bahasa indo subtitle.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by BFOMF5

Noted
Thanks I think I will hire a driver first..
And wait until she is confident to drive.

My feeling is that buying a car in Batam, unless one works and lives there, is not an investment. It's money wasted. This if for my and of course also for my most significant lady, if any.
Even in the case I am extremely confident in driving there, others around me are not. And too many are not insured.

[BFOMF5]

Agreed...
I considered myself a batam resident now.
And driving in Indo, do need to expect some one would kiss you, even how good you are... As one can just pay and get a driving licence(they call it something sounds like "Sim Pass") without going through a test.

I don't agree that it could not be an investment....
While the car wouldn't appreciate on its value directly.
It able to help me save cost on paying ojet/taxi fare
and also the conveniences that we enjoying after she built up her confidence.

[newyorker88]

Yes, a car in batam is necessary if you want to go places. Driving speed here is slow, due to small road n heavy traffic. Although they widen many major roads in city areas, still can be damn packed during traffic hours.

License? Just pay money to get an international driving license for less hassle. Unless u are local, pay to get a local one. Driving here is simple, but watch out for the ojeks n some pedestrians who have no rules. Some roads are full of pot holes as well. Petrol is cheap. Parking is 2k rupiah for as Long as u want, n free if no one collects from u. Malls go by hour

But as some Brothers pointed out, unless u are staying here, it is not worth it. You need a to maintain it as well. Or let someone use it. In the Long run, it is cheaper n better to get a taxi if u are hear for a few days a month

[QazxSW09]

FR:
A very bad experience with this girl. This joint is totally banned from my list.. unless u guys have a lot of $$ to burn, she is for u.. if u do not enough $, she will say, translate to English:"Not enough $, why come batam, stay at xXXx"
Princess sickness all day, work for 3+ months only.
One man meat is another man poison..