"The need to build a bridge connecting Batam to Singapore. If the bridge is there, it will save the cost of exports," Harry said in Jakarta a few month ago
With the Batam-Singapore bridge built it, then export the product from Sumatra, no need to go through Jakarta, first. But directly to Singapore, via Batam so as to create for cost efficiency. "Batam can be the center of the western part of Indonesia's exports," he said.
Besides saving the cost of exports, said Harry, Batam-Singapore bridge construction also provides good economic opportunities, especially Batam is a Special Economic Zone with facilities free trade zone (free trade zone and free port. "With this bridge, we expect investment of Singapore could be even greater, "he said.
According to him, construction of bridges in Singapore will also stimulate the development of Batam, which could cause a domino effect on the economy of society. Moreover, when the central government changed the rules of home ownership by foreigners. "Singaporeans can own a house in Batam, land prices became high. Batam can be added ahead of now, "he said.
(Source-FTZ news)
