Tanjungpinang City
Batam's Competitor Awakens

THREE new areas are now important pillars of Tanjungpinang's economy after nearly 15 years as an autonomous region. Its mayor, Lis Darmansyah, says the strong business activity in the Senggarang, Dompak and Bintan centers are supported by adequate infrastructure as well as its excellent public services. She claims the time to obtain a permit in these three areas is now under 14 days. In fact, Tanjungpinang City has won an award from the administrative reform ministry for improvements in its public services and accountability of government agencies. "This is a major contributor to the city's economic growth," said Lis.

The city of 144 square kilometers in size became autonomous in June 2001. To be precise, it was immediately after Law No. 5/2001 on the formation of Tanjungpinang City was issued. Compared to its neighbor, Batam City, which covers an area of over 715 square kilometers, Tanjungpinang was then very backward. However, since 2005, this city, initially the administrative heart of Bintan Regency, has been competing against Batam.

May 10, 2016