BATAMNEWS.CO.ID, Batam - Police Chief of Riau Island area Brigjen Pol. Sam Budigusdian ensure secure domestic tourists or visiting Batam or other Riau Islands region, because the conditions are safe and conducive Batam.

"To my brother who is in Singapore who want to visit, please go to Batam," said Police Chief Brig. Sam Budigusdian accompanied by Police Chief of Barelang Batam Kombes Pol. Helmy Santika, and Head of the Tourism Department of the Riau Islands Province Guntur Sakti, during a press conference on Monday (08/08/2016).

Police chief hopes the capture of suspected terrorists had no impact on the industrial sector and tourism in Batam and Riau Islands.

"We urge travelers not afraid to visit Batam, Riau Islands Police have already spread in both intelligence and police members in uniform, and they will continue to patrol day and night," said the police chief.

In the same place, Head of the Tourism Department of the Riau Islands Province Guntur Sakti said, security measures against terrorist suspects in Batam into Hot News in Singapore. So, inevitably brings a logical consequence for particular Batam and Riau Islands generally.

"Travelers in Indonesia are Singapore and Batam become the largest destination visits," said Guntur.

The factors that affect the tourists from Singapore to Indonesia, especially Batam, first to the proximity of the area, then the prices are affordable and the third appeal of nature and culture.

"60 percent of foreign tourists visiting Kepri at the four entrances such as Batam, Bintan, Karimun and Tanjung Pinang. Figures 60 per cent of the goal to Batam," said Guntur explained.

Adding the Riau provincial government appreciates the prompt action of police conducted operations against terrorist suspects in Batam.

"It's a promise of Police to create Batam and Riau Islands in particular be a place for investment and tourism visits are safe," said Guntur.

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