S'pore couple detained at Batam ferry immigration for 2 hours over 'disrespectful' behaviour, allegedly told to pay S$100 per person for entry
Two separate groups of travellers to Batam, Indonesia, recently complained that they had to pay immigration officers at Indonesia's Batam Centre International Ferry Terminal up to S$250 in 'fees' to pass immigration checks or be turned back to Singapore.
They were led away from the immigration queue to a "hidden" room and were given reasons such as visa issues or being "disrespectful" for crossing a railing.
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insect 30/03/2026
Corruption can only be eradicated faster is to impose Death sentence like China.
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