Jamal was arrested by Singaporean authorities after swimming illegally from Batam

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An Indonesian citizen named Jamaludin Taipabu ventured to Singapore to find work. He initially took a speedboat from Batam, jumped into the ocean, and swam to Singapore in September 2024. He then lived there for about a year.[1]

Then, in August 2025, Singaporean authorities arrested Jamal. He was sentenced to six weeks in prison and three strokes of the cane on September 16 of 2025 for entering the country without permission. During the trial, Jamal pleaded guilty to the crime. He also stated that he entered Singapore illegally to earn money because he was having difficulty supporting his family on his salary in Indonesia.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "WNI Nekat Berenang ke Singapura Cari Kerja, Berakhir di Penjara", www.cnnindonesia.com, 23 Sep 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 26 September 2025, Link: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/internasional/20250923162348-106-1276868/wni-nekat-berenang-ke-singapura-cari-kerja-berakhir-di-penjara

2. Ibid.