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Which is why i will ALWAYS carry with me the address and contacts of the Singapore Consulate in Batam with me at all time when i am there. I feel they are one of the most important thing any Singapore tourist should have on hand. Come to think of it, i just realize that i didnt even know what number to dial in the event of an emergency in Batam, eg like fire, ambulance, polisi etc etc,hehehe...despite being more than 6 years there. And i strongly believe at least 90% of the tourist travelling to Batam DO NOT know about it too,hehehe...how did i find out? I ever ask uncles and aunites if they got into an accident or if a building caught fire in Batam, what number should they dial. Almost all their answers were...999 or 995. :D Just a general look up on google : (Emergency and important numbers in Batam) Most would probably like myself before, would not expect anything bad to happen during our holiday travel. Its a habit to take things for granted. But no harm for me to keep such info on hand tho. ;) Just a thought. Quote:
And Er Lang in the later part of the story kind of "abandoned" the dog 哮天犬 tho,hehehe...anyway, that only story. But kind of ironical to have the dog and Er Lang on display for the year of the dog. Quote:
Both Er Lang and monkey king has the 72 transformation. And it was a draw to be exact. It was becos of the dog 哮天犬 who intervene that transcend Er Lang's 72 transformation into 73 which helps him wins the fight (if you read the full story). Its actually 2 against one in this case,hehehe...subsequent later fights was consistently a draw (w/o the dog 哮天犬) when done on 1 to 1. :D Monkey king earns the 火眼金睛 (fiery eyes) later on by accident after being captured by Er Lang tho. ;) There was no temple for Er Lang in Batam, but there is at least one i knew for the Monkey King,hehehe... :p |
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...but i didnt know i need to pay to have a photo shoot with this guy. :confused: No wonder it kept a distance from me and the kids were pull a distance by their parents when they show wishes to want to approach Rumble Bee,hehehe...now i know why. :D Poor Rumble Bee, he should have some "human" around him with a sign board or something to show what its all about. Then they might probably make some rupiah out from this so call "show". :( Quote:
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Anyway, i might probably go to this temple twice during my CNY 2020 trip. I have a sudden turn-up of 9 aunties and uncles trip on the 3rd day of CNY. During one of my pre-CNY, ONE lonely "mango" was hanging downward from one of the mango tree there at Vihara Cipta Dharma Temple (玄天上帝庙 ) were the center of attraction. Erm..ermm...there's every aunties there holding the mango and taking selfie with it,hehehe... :D As for Hock An Kiong Temple (福安宫), its the filial piety marble stone... ...and the 2D door craving that were the key attraction of the temple. They were hand made by craft man employed in China, base on conversation between aunties and the temple caretaker. May share a little more details once i sort out the photos and details when time allows. * all photos above were taken during my pre-cny Batam trip. Quote:
Its so near, yet so far. Will have to drop by that mall one of these days when chance arise. |
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If I am not wrong, if your passport left with 3 months, I don’t think you can pass through the counter to get the boarding pass. Even get boarding pass, at the gate entrance before custom check and immigration clearance, the Cisco officer will check through. Better be safe than to take the risk of going.
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100% it's safe, as my friend with 3 months left before expiring is allowed to go in. As the kind immigration officer was very kind and advice him to renew his passport when he comes to batam the next time. :D
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It happens with flights, and of course the return ticket is charged to the passenger if he did not prepare all the immigration required documents duly. |
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The aunty morning in Penuin. And evening in A2. But now she no more helping in A2 any more. Not sure she go Nagoya FC or not. Btw Satay Buaya got a store at NFC. |
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Most time they just tally passport Name with the boarding pass Name. Also don't think Ticket counters girls will check passport expiry.. |
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Go Batam @ Cowboy-Town, don't LCLY unless you're super-loaded and wish to contribute your precious time (behind jail, the dirtiest in Asia) for few days & money (few grands SGD$) to both the criminal & unofficial criminal (officers, polisi, immigrasi, custom, etc)!
Remember, 'Cowboy town' have their own rules, just like Geylang in the 60's & 70's! Every them, is 'eyeing us' for a hit! As, we're presume loaded! Best, go in quietly & go back safely! Show head there, and you will be the first to be pick and knock-by! That's the culture there, even the local chinese, practise such! Sux policy there, but that's also the reason why we go there, because of their low-standard of living! Sux thumb, remember the armies 1st rule and stay safe! 'Do whatever you one, just don't get CAUGHT'! |
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I used to travel a lot and have on occasions been contacted by MFA to render assistance to their consular officers due to my familiarity with the locality or populace there. |
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One side took the extra cash collect for convenience as business profit so as to make things for the future better, the other side took it as part of the corrupted earning ,going into their own pocket and continue to deteriorate the future infrastructure,hehehe...who is wiser? :D Quote:
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Remember i said in the past, how long does one takes to get to their hotel upon stepping of arrival gate? Hmm...i am looking for pork in Batam. And i can only find one stall that sells Pai Kuat Wang aka Braised Pork Ribs (in Chinese, its call Pai Gu Wang 排骨王),hehehe... :D The only problem with this stall is the boss's attitude (and how he runs his business). But well, kind of no choice as there are no others like it. And not cheap too. Been a few years since my last visit, might drop by that stall again on February 2020. Got a bunch of chef looking to try it,hehehe... Believe me, i have done a run on anything pork in Batam. There are no Braised Pork Ribs except that stall. Let me know if you can find one,hehehe...i sure wouldnt mind trying. I am already drooling while writing this post. :p Anyway, what i find best may not be suitable for all. |
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Went over to try out Grand Duck at Penuin, and well...
....other than the shark fin soup receiving a higher score... ...the rest of its food has really nothing to shout about. Their Peking duck is in no way better than the one made in Duck Kitchen at Grand Batam Mall. Thats according to the aunties i brought over to Batam previously, who has tried both places. Bird's Next was an absolute crap, thats according to the words from those who tried it. I didnt... :p Next round,might probably bring them to Duck King at Citywalk Mall. Not my kind of food, hence i didnt have to pay for it. But thats one of the most expensive food bill i have seen in Batam for 3 person. |
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I can’t remember the name of the place but here’s the map location: I’m sure the standard won’t fail u and the lady boss is quite pleasant. On a side note, the Thiam Huat place in the above map also serves one of the better ikan asam pedas in Batam, worth a try for anyone who’s into ikan asam pedas. |
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For those asking me, beside avava also have vape store and it's the same store from batam centre. :D |
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Any bro who knows how to find qualily girls in Batam island?
Hi,
Anybody knows how to find quality girls in Batam island like PRC or Vietnam? If anybody know can share the infomation? Thank you very much |
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i got feel tat it's gng 2 be no so crowded like previous years cny lei....lol :D Quote:
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& if u cummin back on nxt week mon, 27...aso jialat liao....lol :D Quote:
i tink bcs it's mani money chger stock up on rupiah due 2 holiday season peak & bank closing but bcs i regular, they give me a bit beter rate...otherwise i see fx is all below 10100 jus b4 i chge my money...i aso tio surprise 2. :cool: Quote:
hw is service? good? :p Quote:
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sbf aso already hv ah....& cheeper prettier sm more....lol i my ownself try prc & wetnam ger in sg & btm b4, 2 be honest...sg in general quality better & cheeper lor... :p |
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Im planning go batam on Jan 26 and 27
Anybody is interested join? And i cant speak malay:( |
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bro how do you find this kind of beautiful girl?
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Thank you for your understanding. ;) Quote:
For the best exchange rate, always go to places where there are at least 3 or 4 money changer shops almost side by side each other. Since you are at BCS area, there is only one row of money changer shops with more than 3 money changers. That is opposite the BCS mall itself (but skip those at Penuin wet market). The one that i regularly walk to is Hai Hai Money changer, which often offers a little better rate than the rest. Otherwise, i just change a bit at BCS area 1st and change more later when i get to opposite Formosa Hotel or opposite Nagoya Plasa Hotel. Just sharing. |
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