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[fde83]

Damn!! not just tamu even with thier own friend stole 19 mil IDR. Planning to make a police report, hopefully she get caught soon

[beardbastard]

Originally Posted by fde83

Damn!! not just tamu even with thier own friend stole 19 mil IDR. Planning to make a police report, hopefully she get caught soon

elaborate please

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by fde83

Damn!! not just tamu even with thier own friend stole 19 mil IDR. Planning to make a police report, hopefully she get caught soon

The police might have the time to investigate a case on a 2 SGD theft, since they don't seem to chase those who import and distribute 1000's SGD of drugs.

[cleyeo]

Originally Posted by m600

anyone know how is the exchange rate tomorrow public holiday eve ah ? thanks man

How much SGD you are going to change ?. no hard feeling, no offense.. I think it we just change a bit, don't bother about the rate. Just waste of time. Unless you are changing a large volume of SGD into IDR, there is big difference. cheers

[SheldonXX]

Public holiday eve means not yet public holiday. Hence, should still be able to take trading rate as a general guide.

XE is giving me 9830 as I'm typing this. But, this is live trading rate, so retail customers won't be able to get this. Just a general guide.

But, what the bro said above is true. Unless you're changing thousands of $$$, the difference you might get will be negligible. Maybe at most 10k - 20k rp. Furthermore, since you're asking, means you're not a regular of any money changer, all the more you won't be given regular customer rates.

I don't know if the 9810 I'm given is good rate or not. But, I'm just changing $200. Even if I'm given 9830, the difference is just 600 rp. Hardly enough to get me another pair of nipples to tune.

So, see open a bit. Just make sure you change at shop where there are at least 3-4 money changers to compare price and you can be sure you won't do too badly.

I did read here that if you happen to change on a non trading day, changing between 11am - 12:30 noon seems to get you better rates. I've not had the chance to test this theory though.

[SheldonXX]

Originally Posted by Black Page

Many For a long time I thought that Mr. Valasindo was the Big Boss monopolizing the currency exchange business in Batam...

Never had the chance to meet up with Mr Valasindo before. But, he does have quite a few cuties at his counter at Batam Centre.

[BFOMF5]

XE 9830
Got 9815 main road

[wickyjohn]

Hey bros, any hotels you guys recommend other than formosa?

[BFOMF5]

Originally Posted by wickyjohn

Hey bros, any hotels you guys recommend other than formosa?

Utama hotel

[SheldonXX]

Originally Posted by wickyjohn

Hey bros, any hotels you guys recommend other than formosa?

Do you want a hotel that's in the same area as Formosa, or other area?

If nearby Formosa, you can try Lovinna Inn and Hotel City Central. These are similar to our Hotel 81, cost about $30/$40 per night and just a stone throw away from Formosa Hotel.

Hotel Utama is at another area (though not too far from Formosa, about 15 mins walk) that's got a lot of massage palours (read: fuck joints) and booking joints too.

Another budget hotel favourite is Hana Hotel. About 5-7 minutes walk from Formosa. Booking joint - New Berry - used to be opposite this hotel, before it closed down. Happy8 is quite near to this hotel - about 7 minutes walk.

You asked a very open ended question. Hence, the answer you get may or may not be what you want.

[wickyjohn]

Oops, i should have been more specific. Im looking to go to Batam alone this coming few days. I read bro nono's guide which recommends formosa. Im basically looking for the massage/booking joints so would Utama be better or should i stick to Formosa?

[Ember]

Originally Posted by wickyjohn

Oops, i should have been more specific. Im looking to go to Batam alone this coming few days. I read bro nono's guide which recommends formosa. Im basically looking for the massage/booking joints so would Utama be better or should i stick to Formosa?

If you're new then Formosa for sure, given its proximity to Nagoya mall too plus there's always Kings massage or the ktv on top. Just load up google maps and you can walk over to the utama area in 10+ mins or grab a taxi if you're lazy

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by wickyjohn

Hey bros, any hotels you guys recommend other than formosa?

Inside nagoya mall area, there are these hotel

Sakura hotel
Eska hotel
The hills
Nagoya plaza
Amari hotel
Nagoya one

Depend on what your budget.

[wickyjohn]

Alright after some consideration i have booked biz hotel. Do you guys have any personal places (mps, booking joints etc) around the area that are highly recommended? Thanks for answering my newbie questions

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Inside nagoya mall area, there are these hotel

Sakura hotel
Eska hotel
The hills
Nagoya plaza
Amari hotel
Nagoya one

Depend on what your budget.

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by iicycold

waiting ,waiting.......................................... ......

Waiting for what?

For the Batam's best roti prata?

Hehehe..."best" here is in my own definition of course. Believe me,i have ate enough roti prata in Batam before (as well as Singapore and Malaysia too)...and this has got to be one of the best. Too bad,this guy only do business after 5pm onward and i only bump into this food store by accident in my last trip (Aug 2017).

Surprise to see roti prata made by Indos instead of indians. And they are quite expensive...at 6.5k for the kosong version and 2 pieces for 12k. Remember,i say expensive is becos i am comparing base on Batam term,hehehe...when curry puff cost 3k per piece. Roti prata at Indo Rasa food court cost 10k,if i dont remember wrong.

Forget to add,i think this roti prata beside being just extra crispy,it also has a bit of fish oil aroma...i think the chef add a bit of those "fish oil thingy" and mixed it into the flour.

This place is inside Baba Street food court. Behind Formosa Hotel,between Nagoya City Walk Mall and Acia Food Court. I went there twice in my last trip and once it wasnt open ,my guess is the store opens after 5pm.

Enjoy!

PS : I know you are asking about Pulau Galang ex vietnam camp,it may be coming soon once time allows me,hehehe...