Betting on Batam

September 25, 2001

Before I left for the Seychelles, I lived in Batam for almost a year. I saw just how gambling and prostitution have become commonplace and blatantly obvious in that city. I think TEMPO should make a report on the gambling, especially in Pasar Jodoh, which is unashamedly guarded by the security apparatus. And don't forget to mention the prostitutes, too. M. ABDULLAH Anse Aux Pins, Mahe Takamaka, Seychelles emabdulah@hotmail.com ...

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