Batam’s controversial ‘eco-city’ project pushes forward with surprise demolitions

Published on November 22, 2024

Despite Rempang residents rejecting eviction to develop the Indonesian island into a solar hub tied to a deal exporting clean power to Singapore, authorities have begun house demolitions – some unannounced – under the project's “new phase”.

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