Malaysian Passengers More Dominant Than Singaporean, Activity at Batam International Port Rises

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - New Normal, the number of passenger visits at International Port in Batam began to increase.

In the past week, there were 851 Singaporean and Malaysian international passengers in and out of Batam.

Batam City Port Authority (KSOP) Public Relations Office, Aina when met on Monday (6/22/2020) said that there was an increase in passengers at the international gate.

Aina said, the comparison for the number of international passengers Singapore and Malaysia experienced differences.

"Malaysian passengers are more dominant than Singapore passengers, in the past week the total number of Singapore passengers was 167, in contrast to Malaysian passengers there were 684 people," said Aina.

When compared to the number of cruise trips, more dominated by shipping to Singapore.

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"This is the number of the last week, yes, there are 19 Singapore cruise trips, while there are 12 Malaysian cruise trips," she said.

She also said, currently the only international shipping port that is open to operation is Batam Center International Port.

"Sekupang Fery International Port, Harbor, Nongsa, Marina is still closed," she said.

Finally, continued Aina dated June 21, shipping at Batam Center International Port is still normal.

"The latest data, Sunday (6/21/2020) the only port operating in Batam Center International, to Singapore 2 trips Malaysia also 2 trips," said Aina. (Tribunbatam.id/Beres Lumbantobing)

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