About Batam: Batam is an island in northern Indonesia and the closest island to Indonesia in Singapore. It is known as the “Little Bali” and is the second largest tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali. The coastline of the island is tortuous, with many bays and small ports, as well as virgin forests and plains. The scenery is beautiful, and because it is a tax-free port, it attracts many tourists to Batam to consume and play.