Indonesia opened up two islands close to Singapore to visitors from the city-state on Monday, officials said, as part of calibrated moves to reboot its tourism sector while controlling the spread of COVID-19. Singaporeans can visit Batam and Bintan islands approximately 15 km (9.32 miles) and 30 km away respectively providing they are vaccinated against COVID-19, they undergo tests and have insurance coverage, authorities said. The two islands were hugely popular vacation spots among Singaporeans prior to the pandemic. FILE PHOTO: A man stands as he travels on a wooden boat near a port in Tanjungpinang, on the island of Bintan, Indonesia. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan The move follows Indonesia's reopening of its holiday island Bali to foreign tourists in October. It was not immedia...
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