Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

[HarryPopGer]

Originally Posted by alphaalpha7373

b4 i come back, i also think i won't "diao" that place...come back after a while, now i'm looking fwd to next mth already.

won't be too long ,only 1 more week to go.

Originally Posted by Leoric

Hahaha...i just for back, yes..1 more week will be next month, 6 more days to go,so i really not mind going again.

heading off there tonite on 815 pm ferry, cya u guys 2morow.

[Black Page]

I have a question to our colleagues of Muslim faith or local experts.
Ramadan this year will be May 6 - June 4.
Am I understanding correct that in practice Ramadan will begin on the sunset of May 5 (Sunday)? Therefore, the night of Saturday May 4 all business in Batam should be as usual, correct? Even the afternoon of Sunday we might find joints operating as usual?
Thank you!

[maddog_mlvn]

Originally Posted by Black Page

I have a question to our colleagues of Muslim faith or local experts.
Ramadan this year will be May 6 - June 4.
Am I understanding correct that in practice Ramadan will begin on the sunset of May 5 (Sunday)? Therefore, the night of Saturday May 4 all business in Batam should be as usual, correct? Even the afternoon of Sunday we might find joints operating as usual?
Thank you!

Last year eve many early release, some closed the whole day, 1st day closed.
I think nobody can tell u what they gg to do, open or closed, few yrs back, they cloesd for 1st 3 days fasting month and last day plus 2 days after the fasting month. They can change every now and then. Last yr 1st night, mid month and last night of the fasting month no drinking of alcoholic at all food court. During the fasting month certain night, can't leave the beer bottle on the table, must put inside container and place on chair or on the floor. Even the food court personnel dun know what the rule for tomorrow, must wait until the next day then will be told.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by maddog_mlvn

Last year eve many early release, some closed the whole day, 1st day closed.
I think nobody can tell u what they gg to do, open or closed, few yrs back, they cloesd for 1st 3 days fasting month and last day plus 2 days after the fasting month. They can change every now and then. Last yr 1st night, mid month and last night of the fasting month no drinking of alcoholic at all food court. During the fasting month certain night, can't leave the beer bottle on the table, must put inside container and place on chair or on the floor. Even the food court personnel dun know what the rule for tomorrow, must wait until the next day then will be told.

Yes, I know, first 3 days closed. But first night of closure will be sunset of 5 May or 6 May??

[nitecrawllerr]

Originally Posted by Black Page

Yes, I know, first 3 days closed. But first night of closure will be sunset of 5 May or 6 May??

Nite of 5 May considered as 1st day or Ramadhan.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by nitecrawllerr

Nite of 5 May considered as 1st day or Ramadhan.

Thanks.
I was planning a trip with return from SIN on the night of 7. Fortunately, some alarm blinked in my head and I checked Ramadan dates. Ramadan is like a floating mine always at risk of collision with my plans.
I will have to plan to leave Batam on the afternoon of Sunday 5, missing two more days of fun. Maybe long queues at Harbour Bay?
I went to Batam on Ramadan many times, and I always had fun, but the 3 days of total closure of all entertainment are a NO-NO period.

[masterzmess]

Originally Posted by HarryPopGer

heading off there tonite on 815 pm ferry, cya u guys 2morow.

Hopefully u guys are safe!

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...assengers-safe

[BFOMF5]

Originally Posted by Black Page

I will have to plan to leave Batam on the afternoon of Sunday 5, missing two more days of fun. Maybe long queues at Harbour Bay?
I went to Batam on Ramadan many times, and I always had fun, but the 3 days of total closure of all entertainment are a NO-NO period.

Normal Sunday Queue only
5/5 and 6/5 are not holiday.

[Jestino]

Any kind bro here can recommend me a place for a good manhood massage in Batam?

Thank you so much in advance.

[Jeima]

Hi bros, tomorrow I will be going Batam to chiong for the first time. Any playable joints to recommend? Would like to seek senior bros for recommendations and damages as well. Thanks in advance.

[OnlyLiveOnce]

Originally Posted by Jeima

Hi bros, tomorrow I will be going Batam to chiong for the first time. Any playable joints to recommend? Would like to seek senior bros for recommendations and damages as well. Thanks in advance.

Start with Bunga, next Sri Kandy, Kapu Kapu, MM, Havanna, then Happy8. Ceweks will range from about 1 juta to 1.5 juta for LT without any accompanying minder. Pay 300k IDR more with minder. Enjoy.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by OnlyLiveOnce

Start with Bunga, next Sri Kandy, Kapu Kapu, MM, Havanna, then Happy8. Ceweks will range from about 1 juta to 1.5 juta for LT without any accompanying minder. Pay 300k IDR more with minder. Enjoy.

I think he was asking for massage with specials, more than for a booking joint.
What is a "minder"? A taxi driver pretending to be a "tourist guide"?

[nono1973]

Hmm...something that caught my attention recently,hehehe...especially the pricing for booking a whole day taxi versus hiring a bus.

i had this thought tho, if i am going to pay 400k to 500k rupiah for a taxi to drive me and a few other of my friends to Pulau Galang/Sekupang etc, why not i just book the entire bus at around 1.1 juta (to 1.5 juta) ?

I am just imagining bringing around 20 people on a bus to an overnight booking joint,hehehe... its gonna be fun! (probably shake the wits out of the OKT,hehehe...). Or perhaps about 20 uncles and aunties into a massage parlor/temple etc.

Its just a thought and could be an option for my future reference.

[miumiu6464]

Originally Posted by masterzmess

Hopefully u guys are safe!

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...assengers-safe

The ferry is from Bintan to Sg.

[nono1973]

Cant help sharing this...my future new toy in Batam, which do not require wifi and can insert sim card in it,hehehe...i remembered someone here ever ask about surveillance camera before tho and here it is, an interesting piece that is super easy to install.

The specification i found :

4G Wireless CCTV IP Camera

1. HD 1080P video record
2. Audio record
3. Night IR vision
4. Wifi connection
5. Can use handphone to turn 360° and monitor multiple sets of this camera
6. Two-way talk
7. Motion detection
8. English and Chinese
9. Can insert SIM card for the place no wifi

Dont misunderstand my posting here, i am not selling the item above. And as a matter of fact, i am planning to buy it!! Hehehe...so please do not PM me to ask me where and how to get it, i wont reply to your PM at all.

This is going to be one of my new toy in Batam during 2019.

While looking at the above, i am also looking at Digital Voice Translator which i plan to use it in Batam. I mean, since i cant converse in Bahasa with the Indonesian locals, i thought it may come useful for me....one day,hehehe...

No need for wifi too. Amazing toy, isnt it?

These new toys can be bought in China tho,hehehe....i am on "test mode" now, meaning i am buying the cheaper China version, test-play them before planning to buy the more expensive version,hehehe...which can amount to a few hundred USD each.

Simply lovin it!