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Originally Posted by cleyeo
I think "safety" is really subjective. For my own experiences, I personally feel Malaysia (JB, KL) is safer.
Reason for saying so, because I was robbed before in Batam. Two guys (in motorcycle) pointed pen-knife to me and took my wallet. In Jakarta, I was attacked by few guys with clurit (sickle) which put me in hospital for few days, plus stitches on my head. I was not attacked purposely, it was a mistaken identity. thank god, I am still alive.
It is better to be careful, wherever you are. crime happen when you are at the wrong place, at the wrong time... peace !!!!
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Like you mentioned, crime can happen when you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is almost unanimous among bros here that Batam is safer so long as you use your common sense and not take unnecessary risks. JB is notorious for robbery and snatch theft while KL has the worst taxi drivers in the whole of Malaysia and probably among the worst in the world. You might even get rob in a taxi! Lastly, you see plenty of reports in the newspaper regarding robbery and assault cases in JB & KL but almost unheard of in Batam.
Having said all that, just use your big head when cheonging these places. Small head can be used when you are in a safer place like your hotel room or in a spa.