an island in the Eastern Seas, separated from the island of Bintang by a narrow strait. It lies off the south-eastern extremity of the Malay peninsula, and is surrounded by smaller rocky islets. It is estimated at 25 miles in length by 10 in average breadth.

or BATANY, a town and sea-port on the east coast of the island of Gilolo. On Batang hook or point is situated a very strong and spacious natural fortress, accessible only by ladders up the perpendicular face of the rock. There is a plain at the top, about three miles in circumference, on which are houses and gardens. Long. 128° 48'. E. Lat. 0° 9'. S.