Telkom Divre I Sumatra: The development for outermost island is a top priority

Nipah is on of the outermost island in Sumatra, bordering the Singapore. According to the General Manager of Telephone Branch Office (Kandatel) The Riau Islands (KEPRI) Mulyanta, the island is only 2 km from Singapore and 4 km from Batam. The 60 hectares island can be reached by boat in 1-2 hours.
To protect this island from incursion from other countries, such as the case with Ligitan and Sipadan, Nipah is garrisoned by the Navy. PT Telkom, in this case, its Divre I Sumatra office, equip the Navy with adequate telecommunication facilities./ Suara Karya, pg 7