Komodo Times

Thursday, 5 November 2026

Thursday, 5 November 2026 · Evening edition

What you need to know this week

25 stories summarised by section. Read the headline and the gist here, then tap to read in full.

This edition in brief

  1. Tae Nipi Waterfall is in Golo Lebo Village, Elar District, East Manggarai.Flores & Beyond
  2. KM Wilis is scheduled to leave Batulicin for Labuan Bajo on 4 November 2026.Travel & Access
  3. A shallow earthquake struck northeast of Manggarai and was felt in Nagekeo.Flores & Beyond
  4. Pantar Strait Marine Park in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara, has more than 26 dive sites.Marine & Diving
  5. A wire fence remained at Laing Lewe Beach on 3 November 2026 after residents protested restricted shoreline access.Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park

  1. 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.

    · 2 min read

  2. 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 announcing a new visitor rule or closure.

    · 2 min read

  3. 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 tourism management and patrols remain linked to conservation.

    · 3 min read

Labuan Bajo

  1. KM Tilongkabila schedules late Labuan Bajo call

    KM Tilongkabila is scheduled to reach Labuan Bajo at 22:00 WITA and leave at 23:59 WITA on 30 October 2026. Voyage 20.2026 links the port with eastern Indonesian destinations.

    · 2 min read

  2. Student futsal tournament opens in Labuan Bajo

    Lembunai Cup II opened at GOR Labuan Bajo on 28 October 2026, bringing together student teams from Labuan Bajo and surrounding areas. Organisers said the event promotes sport and reduces gadget dependence.

    · 2 min read

Wildlife

  1. Reports highlight Komodo National Park’s wildlife and marine habitats

    Reports describe Komodo National Park as a habitat for Komodo dragons and yellow-crested cockatoos, with coral reefs, fish and larger marine animals in its waters.

    · 2 min read

Marine & Diving

  1. Pantar Strait in Alor offers more than 26 dive sites

    A report says Pantar Strait Marine Park in Alor has more than 26 dive sites, including Shark Close, Half Moon Bay, Peter's Prize and Crocodile Rook.

    · 2 min read

Islands & Spots

  1. Wae Rebo and Komodo islands: which official charges and figures differ?

    Wae Rebo and Komodo’s islands are separate destinations with different official charges: one village tariff, one park fee and a provincial statistic that does not count individual spots.

    · 2 min read

Travel & Access

  1. KM Wilis schedule lists Labuan Bajo call on 7 November

    The timetable lists KM Wilis leaving Batulicin on 4 November 2026 at 18:00 WITA and calling at Makassar on 6 November before reaching Labuan Bajo on 7 November.

    · 1 min read

  2. BMKG warns of thunderstorm risk in Labuan Bajo on 1 November

    BMKG forecasts thick cloud, rain and a chance of thunderstorms in Labuan Bajo on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Nearby waters also face a warning of wind gusts up to 25 knots.

    · 2 min read

  3. Indonesia Updates Year-End Travel Discounts for Labuan Bajo Access

    Indonesia updated its 2026/2027 holiday transport package on 29 October, with ticket discounts of up to 30 percent and port-service reductions of up to 100 percent. Routes serving Labuan Bajo were not specified.

    · 2 min read

  4. BMKG forecasts afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo

    BMKG forecast a brief afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo on 28 October 2026. Light rain was also possible in five other NTT areas, while rain-warning categories remained NIL.

    · 2 min read

Flores & Beyond

  1. Tae Nipi Waterfall draws attention in East Manggarai

    Tae Nipi Waterfall in East Manggarai remains little known, with access requiring a walk of about three kilometres from Kanun Hamlet. Reports say the site needs planning and government attention.

    · 2 min read

  2. Aftershock shakes Manggarai and Nagekeo

    BMKG reported a shallow earthquake northeast of Manggarai on 3 November 2026. The tremor was felt in Manggarai and Nagekeo, with no tsunami potential.

    · 2 min read

  3. PLN develops geotourism site at Mataloko in Ngada

    PLN is developing a geothermal tourism area at Mataloko’s hot-steam and hot-mud site in Ngada. Construction is nearing completion and is targeted to finish in early 2027.

    · 2 min read

  4. East Flores tournament confirms 18 teams for ETMC XXXV 2026

    A total of 18 teams had confirmed participation in ETMC XXXV 2026 in East Flores on 29 October, while two clubs still had the opportunity to join.

    · 1 min read

  5. PT Krisrama reports Nangahale resident over WhatsApp comment

    PT Krisrama reported Nangahale resident Ricky Fernandes to Sikka police on 30 October 2026 over a WhatsApp comment. The complaint is part of a long-running land dispute.

    · 2 min read

  6. Maumere conference calls for stronger services for disaster-affected residents

    A two-day civil-society conference in Maumere issued demands on disaster recovery, public services, justice and protection for women and children across Flores and Lembata.

    · 2 min read

Tourism Business

  1. Flores Timur processes death aid for two earthquake heirs

    Flores Timur is processing presidential death assistance of Rp75 million (about US$4,600) for each heir of two earthquake victims. The files are part of an approved Rp20 billion allocation.

    · 2 min read

  2. How much tourism investment and employment does Labuan Bajo generate?

    Manggarai Barat recorded more than Rp1.8 trillion in investment in 2025. Hotels and restaurants dominated, while 15 sectors together absorbed 1,340 workers.

    · 2 min read

  3. How many tourism jobs does Labuan Bajo support?

    Labuan Bajo’s tourism workforce grew in 2025, but employment, hotel activity and Komodo park visits measure different parts of the business economy and should not be treated as interchangeable.

    · 3 min read

Data

  1. Flores earthquake toll reaches 156 as 102,243 homes are affected

    A BNPB dashboard accessed on October 27 recorded 156 deaths and 1,620 people injured or sick in the Flores earthquake sequence. NTT logged 102,243 affected homes.

    · 2 min read

  2. KM Binaiya schedule lists Labuan Bajo calls in November

    Published Pelni schedule information listed KM Binaiya at Labuan Bajo from 01:00 to 03:00 WITA on 1 November 2026 and again from 18:00 to 20:00 WITA on 3 November.

    · 2 min read

  3. Labuan Bajo reported six suspected tourist-fraud cases in 2026

    Floresa reported six suspected tourist-package fraud cases in Labuan Bajo in 2026, up from two in 2025, with reported losses exceeding Rp100 million and no court judgment in the six cases.

    · 2 min read

  4. Komodo National Park covers 178,746.39 hectares

    A November 1 overview puts Komodo National Park at 178,746.39 hectares and about 147 islands. The count includes five main and 142 smaller islands.

    · 2 min read

That is all the news that mattered this week.

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