Fence remains at Laing Lewe Beach amid public-access dispute
A wire fence remained at Laing Lewe Beach on 3 November after residents protested restricted shoreline access.
Komodo National Park
Rules, visitor caps, conservation and wildlife inside the national park.
Travel feature profiles Komodo National Park’s area and biodiversity
A travel feature published on 1 November 2026 profiles Komodo and Kelimutu national parks, citing Komodo’s area, islands and wildlife without announci…
Komodo National Park visitor numbers and wildlife protection explained
Komodo National Park recorded 334,206 visits in 2024, while its monitored Komodo dragon population stood at 3,396 in 2023. The figures show why touris…
Police prepare prosecution file in alleged drug case on Komodo Island
West Manggarai police are preparing a prosecution file after arresting a Komodo Island fisherman in an alleged methamphetamine case involving 16 packe…
Police arrest Labuan Bajo travel operator over alleged tourist fraud
Police arrested travel-agent owner Kristoforus Aman in East Manggarai after foreign tourists reported alleged losses over undelivered Labuan Bajo and…
Navy warship joins seventh-day search in Komodo National Park
The search for Veronica Beatrix Jessica entered its seventh day in Komodo National Park on 19 October 2026, with KRI Pulau Fani-731 and seven naval di…
Tourist boat sinks near Tatawa Island; one passenger missing
A tourist phinisi sank near Tatawa Island on 13 October after entering strong currents, prompting a rescue operation for 30 people and a search for on…
Komodo dragon population: what the latest park figures show
Komodo dragon numbers reported for the park have risen to 3,396 in 2023, but the species remains Endangered and long-term management planning is under…
Komodo National Park zoning: where tourism, fishing and ships are allowed
Komodo National Park uses seven zones to separate strict protection, tourism, traditional livelihoods, research and marine use, with permits and activ…
How Komodo National Park rules protect wildlife while managing tourism
Komodo National Park uses zoning, wildlife surveys, patrols and carrying-capacity controls to balance tourism with protection of an endangered dragon…
Komodo National Park rules: fees, activities and conservation controls
Komodo National Park’s official access system combines a foreign-visitor tariff with separate charges for activities such as sport fishing and drone u…
Flores travel report lists five destinations and reminds visitors about Komodo entry rules
A Pos-Kupang travel report published on 2 October 2026 lists five Flores destinations, while a separate report describes the park authority’s ticket a…
Komodo National Park visitor cap: what official figures confirm
Komodo National Park is managed under conservation rules, but the available official evidence does not confirm a current park-wide visitor cap. Here i…
Komodo dragon Thailand: do they live there, or is it a confusion?
Komodo dragons are not native to Thailand. Thai references usually involve trafficking cases or mistaken identity with monitor lizards common in parks…
Komodo dragon walking: how the giant lizard moves in the park
Komodo dragons walk on all fours with a side-to-side gait, can sprint in short bursts, and usually stay close to their home valleys inside Komodo Nati…
