Manggarai Barat flags 11 hotels over Labuan Bajo coastal rules
Manggarai Barat identified at least 11 hotels for coastal-setback or spatial-planning violations. Several fines remained unpaid, while beach restricti…
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Pandi Muktar
Komodo Times reporter
How healthy are Komodo National Park’s coral reefs?
Official monitoring shows sharply different reef conditions at two Komodo sites, while the park’s biodiversity figures reveal why local observations m…
Flores Earthquake Cuts Labuan Bajo Microbusiness Sales Below Half
Dapur Dite owner Ade Irma said September production of fish chili sauce had stopped and overall sales were below 50 per cent of pre-earthquake levels…
How to read Komodo National Park’s marine forecast before a dive
Komodo’s diving conditions depend on more than surface calm: official forecasts separate wind, waves and currents, while research documents the park’s…
How big is Komodo’s marine zone, and how are reefs monitored?
Komodo’s marine zone is vast, while reef health is tracked through a defined network of underwater monitoring sites. The official figures show the sca…
Labuan Bajo UMKM earns through events after earthquake
A Labuan Bajo microbusiness operator earned about IDR 1 million (about US$62) per day through tourism events after the earthquake, as events helped lo…
Yukai Runs Aground Near Seture Island, 18 Evacuated Safely
Yukai ran aground near Seture Island on 27 September 2026. All 12 passengers and six crew were evacuated safely while refloating and assessment work c…
How can Labuan Bajo tourism businesses measure demand?
Official statistics separate Labuan Bajo’s tourism supply, room use and visitor activity, while government tourism material shows how marine recreatio…
KM Yukai Sinks After Striking Coral Near Labuan Bajo
KM Yukai struck shallow coral near Labuan Bajo on September 27, 2026. Reports said 13 tourists and six crew were evacuated safely without deaths or in…
Yukai tourist vessel grounds near Seture Island on Komodo route
The traditional passenger vessel Yukai grounded near Seture Island while travelling from Labuan Bajo towards Komodo Island. All passengers and crew we…
PLN coordinates Oka Ile Ange geothermal plan in East Flores
PLN’s Nusa Tenggara construction unit met East Flores Regent Antonius Doni Dihen on 24 September to coordinate the Oka Ile Ange geothermal plan, targe…
Komodo diving: how currents, waves and park rules shape dive safety
Komodo’s dive appeal comes with strong tidal currents, exposed sites and navigation risks. Official park guidance and BMKG forecasts explain how tides…
What BMKG’s southern Flores wave forecast means today
BMKG’s southern Flores forecast for 25–28 September 2026 lists 8 kt easterly winds, 21 kt gusts and 1.2m waves, with a warning for moderate 1.3m waves…
Rescuers evacuate nine passengers near Sari’i, West Manggarai
A vessel carrying 10 people lost engine power near Sari’i, West Manggarai. Nine passengers reached Marina Port safely at 17:45 WITA, while the captain…
Labuan Bajo certifies snorkeling guides for safer marine trips
The Ministry of Tourism ran Level III snorkeling-guide certification in Labuan Bajo on 23–24 September 2026 after a 22 September upskilling session. T…
