Bintan island

Bintan island

From Neraca

During the recent school vacation I took my family to Bintan island, Riau, to relax. I was really impressed by the great change that has taken place on the island. This bauxite-rich island has now become a real tourist attraction of international standard.

It all started when I read a news report about the white sand along the beach of Bintan island. President Soeharto actually dedicated the tourist area on that island on June 18, 1996. Managed by a joint venture company (between Indonesia and Singapore) -- PT Bintan Resort Corporation -- Bintan island will hopefully become one of the much sought after tourist attractions in this country.

URIP SANTOSO

Jakarta