Contrary to popular stereotypical perceptions about Batam island, it is already undergoing a massive urban development. Property developers have begun investing into the island in order to attract businesses and boost tourism.
The megamall is called Pollux Mall Batam and is estimated to be the size of Singapore’s Ngee Ann City. It will be open to the public by the second quarter of 2020. The 350-metre office building will be twice the height of Marina Bay Sands. The project complex capped a milestone last Mar 5 durign the topping-off ceremony of the Wunderbar Residences’ second tower. The event was attended by Dr. Ilham Akbar Habibie, son of Dr. B.J.Habibie and President Commissioner of Pollux Habibie International, and Mr. Po Sun Kok, Chairman of Pollux Group.
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