Why Has Batam’s Rempang Eco-City National Project Become a Controversy?
Ady Muzwardi|Siwage Dharma Negara
Unhappiness among villagers in Rempang, close to Batam island, has led to riots in Batam City and threatens existing and future foreign investment. A small but diminishing window exists in which the local and central governments can improve their approach towards convincing residents of the need to relocate for a better future.