Potential Socioeconomic Impacts: Proposed Batam–Johor Roll-On/Roll-Off Route and Its Effects on Microenterprises and Border Tourism

Syahlini Fidya Nurhasanah; Fandy Bestario Harlan; Doni Saputra; Buyung Berlianto Atthariq Muzzammil; Andriansyah Nurrizki Kurniawan Putra

doi:10.26737/ij-mds.v9i1.8524

Potential Socioeconomic Impacts: Proposed Batam–Johor Roll-On/Roll-Off Route and Its Effects on Microenterprises and Border Tourism

Syahlini Fidya Nurhasanah, Fandy Bestario Harlan, Doni Saputra, Buyung Berlianto Atthariq Muzzammil, Andriansyah Nurrizki Kurniawan Putra

Abstract

The planned Batam–Johor Ro-Ro route is viewed as strategic for reducing logistics costs, speeding up transit, and strengthening flows of trade and tourism. This research aims to investigate the potential of the Batam–Johor Ro-Ro shipping route as a driver of economic development and social strengthening for border communities. This descriptive qualitative study used purposive sampling of 15 MSME actors around Bintang 99 Persada Port; data from in-depth interviews, field observations, and official documents were thematically analysed with triangulation. The findings showed that most respondents hold positive views toward the Ro-Ro plan (67%), while 20% indicated a need for support and 13% remain neutral, expecting increased customer traffic, the formation of a tourism–culinary–transport service cluster, expanded market access for Batam products to Johor/Malaysia, and multiplier effects on income and employment.

Keywords

Batam–Johor RORO; MSMEs; Tourism; Socio-Economic Impact

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