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Island in Riau, Indonesia
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Degree confluence 1°N 103°E is on Rangsang Island, around 22 km by road north of Tg Repan. Unfortunately, it is squarely within the grounds of a large pulpwood plantation owned by PT. Sumatera Riang Lestari, who have been repeatedly accused of clearcutting forest and violating various environmental regulations, and thus firmly refuses permission to visit.
Basic accommodation near the ferry pier.
Dumai Express operates a daily service from Batam via Karimun and Selatpanjang to Dumai and back, stopping at Tanjung Samak and Repan.
Read in the guideThe road network on Rangsang is rudimentary, with few paved roads. Most locals get around by motorbike.
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