Indonesia reopens islands to Singaporean tourists


Pedestrians cross a street in Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Indonesia opened up two islands close to Singapore to visitors from the city-state on Monday, officials said, as part of calibrated moves to reboot its tourism sector while controlling Covid-19. - Bloomberg

JAKARTA, Jan 24 (Reuters): Indonesia opened up two islands close to Singapore to visitors from the city-state on Monday, officials said, as part of calibrated moves to reboot its tourism sector while controlling the spread of Covid-19.

Singaporeans can visit Batam and Bintan islands approximately 15 km (9.32 miles) and 30 km away respectively providing they are vaccinated against Covid-19, they undergo tests and have insurance coverage, authorities said.

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