https://komodotimes.com/Komodo Times reports on Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo and Flores: conservation, marine life and diving, travel and access, the tourism economy, explainers and data.en© 2026 PT. Kabar Delapan Belashttps://komodotimes.com/assets/site/brand/icon-144.pnghttps://komodotimes.com/144144Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:31:30 +080015 https://komodotimes.com/manggarat-barat-officials-cite-one-sexual-violence-trial-in-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/manggarat-barat-officials-cite-one-sexual-violence-trial-in-labuan-bajoThu, 05 Nov 2026 20:31:30 +0800Mukmin JohnDataManggarai Barat officials said one sexual-violence case involving defendant VK and a 12-year-old victim was being tried in Labuan Bajo. The case was reported on 4 March 2026. https://komodotimes.com/sman-3-borong-resumes-student-competitions-after-earthquakehttps://komodotimes.com/sman-3-borong-resumes-student-competitions-after-earthquakeThu, 05 Nov 2026 17:02:18 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondSMAN 3 Borong resumed student competitions in Jawang after post-earthquake restrictions. The school also organised blood donation as support for affected students. https://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-drought-warning-means-for-flores-in-early-novemberhttps://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-drought-warning-means-for-flores-in-early-novemberThu, 05 Nov 2026 13:30:54 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG places parts of Nusa Tenggara Timur under its Awas drought classification for 1–10 November 2026, while forecasts still allow light to moderate rain on Flores. https://komodotimes.com/magnitude-42-earthquake-felt-in-manggarai-and-nagekeohttps://komodotimes.com/magnitude-42-earthquake-felt-in-manggarai-and-nagekeoThu, 05 Nov 2026 13:14:57 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondA magnitude-4.2 earthquake struck near Manggarai on 3 November, with shaking felt in Manggarai and Nagekeo. BMKG said the shallow quake had no tsunami potential. https://komodotimes.com/west-manggarai-unit-urges-police-to-resolve-stalled-sexual-violence-caseshttps://komodotimes.com/west-manggarai-unit-urges-police-to-resolve-stalled-sexual-violence-casesThu, 05 Nov 2026 13:14:54 +0800Arsyid MuhamadLabuan BajoWest Manggarai’s women-and-child protection unit said 14 sexual-violence cases were recorded by late October, with 13 involving children and none yet ending in a final judgment. https://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-delayed-rainy-season-outlook-means-for-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-delayed-rainy-season-outlook-means-for-floresThu, 05 Nov 2026 10:31:11 +0800Mukmin JohnDataBMKG says the 2026/2027 rainy season will arrive late across much of Indonesia as a very strong El Niño and the IOD reduce rainfall. Only a small part of East Nusa Tenggara is forecast to enter the season in November 2026. https://komodotimes.com/what-do-official-figures-show-about-road-conditions-in-east-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/what-do-official-figures-show-about-road-conditions-in-east-floresThu, 05 Nov 2026 06:05:25 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondOfficial figures for East Flores show a 957.15-kilometre road network in 2024, including 327.67 kilometres classified as severely damaged, while BMKG explains the climate context. https://komodotimes.com/tae-nipi-waterfall-draws-attention-in-east-manggaraihttps://komodotimes.com/tae-nipi-waterfall-draws-attention-in-east-manggaraiWed, 04 Nov 2026 20:33:58 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondTae 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. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-national-park-covers-17874639-hectareshttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-national-park-covers-17874639-hectaresWed, 04 Nov 2026 20:32:19 +0800Mukmin JohnDataA 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. https://komodotimes.com/pantar-strait-in-alor-offers-more-than-26-dive-siteshttps://komodotimes.com/pantar-strait-in-alor-offers-more-than-26-dive-sitesWed, 04 Nov 2026 17:03:27 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingA 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. https://komodotimes.com/aftershock-shakes-manggarai-and-nagekeohttps://komodotimes.com/aftershock-shakes-manggarai-and-nagekeoWed, 04 Nov 2026 17:01:11 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondBMKG reported a shallow earthquake northeast of Manggarai on 3 November 2026. The tremor was felt in Manggarai and Nagekeo, with no tsunami potential. https://komodotimes.com/manggarai-barat-farmers-use-market-day-to-expand-local-saleshttps://komodotimes.com/manggarai-barat-farmers-use-market-day-to-expand-local-salesWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:11:27 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessFarmers used a Market Day at Rekas Market in Manggarai Barat to sell local products directly, assess consumer needs and seek business partnerships. https://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-schedule-lists-labuan-bajo-call-on-7-novemberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-schedule-lists-labuan-bajo-call-on-7-novemberWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:06:46 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessThe 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. https://komodotimes.com/fence-remains-at-laing-lewe-beach-amid-public-access-disputehttps://komodotimes.com/fence-remains-at-laing-lewe-beach-amid-public-access-disputeWed, 04 Nov 2026 06:05:06 +0800Asyinta SastraKomodo National ParkA wire fence remained at Laing Lewe Beach on 3 November after residents protested restricted shoreline access. https://komodotimes.com/why-flores-and-nearby-islands-face-high-disaster-riskhttps://komodotimes.com/why-flores-and-nearby-islands-face-high-disaster-riskTue, 03 Nov 2026 06:06:22 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondFlores and its neighbouring islands sit in a volcanic and seismic zone. Indonesia’s 2025 risk index places East Nusa Tenggara in the high-risk category, while Lewotobi Laki-Laki shows how hazards affect communities. https://komodotimes.com/km-binaiya-schedule-lists-labuan-bajo-calls-in-novemberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-binaiya-schedule-lists-labuan-bajo-calls-in-novemberMon, 02 Nov 2026 10:31:47 +0800Mukmin JohnDataPublished 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. https://komodotimes.com/pln-develops-geotourism-site-at-mataloko-in-ngadahttps://komodotimes.com/pln-develops-geotourism-site-at-mataloko-in-ngadaMon, 02 Nov 2026 10:31:15 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondPLN 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. https://komodotimes.com/travel-feature-profiles-komodo-national-parks-area-and-biodiversityhttps://komodotimes.com/travel-feature-profiles-komodo-national-parks-area-and-biodiversityMon, 02 Nov 2026 08:06:07 +0800Asyinta SastraKomodo National ParkA 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. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-reported-six-suspected-tourist-fraud-cases-in-2026https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-reported-six-suspected-tourist-fraud-cases-in-2026Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:05:15 +0800Mukmin JohnDataFloresa 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. https://komodotimes.com/how-much-tourism-investment-and-employment-does-labuan-bajo-generatehttps://komodotimes.com/how-much-tourism-investment-and-employment-does-labuan-bajo-generateMon, 02 Nov 2026 06:05:13 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessManggarai Barat recorded more than Rp1.8 trillion in investment in 2025. Hotels and restaurants dominated, while 15 sectors together absorbed 1,340 workers. https://komodotimes.com/what-labuan-bajos-2025-visitor-and-levy-numbers-measurehttps://komodotimes.com/what-labuan-bajos-2025-visitor-and-levy-numbers-measureSun, 01 Nov 2026 20:31:46 +0800Mukmin JohnDataManggarai Barat’s 500.008 visitor figure includes Komodo National Park, while only 67.986 visitors paid levies at regency-managed destinations in 2025. https://komodotimes.com/east-flores-tournament-confirms-18-teams-for-etmc-xxxv-2026https://komodotimes.com/east-flores-tournament-confirms-18-teams-for-etmc-xxxv-2026Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:02:47 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondA 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. https://komodotimes.com/reports-highlight-komodo-national-parks-wildlife-and-marine-habitatshttps://komodotimes.com/reports-highlight-komodo-national-parks-wildlife-and-marine-habitatsSun, 01 Nov 2026 17:01:50 +0800Asyinta SastraWildlifeReports 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. https://komodotimes.com/pt-krisrama-reports-nangahale-resident-over-whatsapp-commenthttps://komodotimes.com/pt-krisrama-reports-nangahale-resident-over-whatsapp-commentSun, 01 Nov 2026 13:31:11 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondPT 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. https://komodotimes.com/km-tilongkabila-schedules-late-labuan-bajo-callhttps://komodotimes.com/km-tilongkabila-schedules-late-labuan-bajo-callSun, 01 Nov 2026 10:32:01 +0800Arsyid MuhamadLabuan BajoKM 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. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-thunderstorm-risk-in-labuan-bajo-on-1-novemberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-thunderstorm-risk-in-labuan-bajo-on-1-novemberSun, 01 Nov 2026 10:30:55 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG 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. https://komodotimes.com/what-does-flores-geothermal-potential-mean-for-electricity-accesshttps://komodotimes.com/what-does-flores-geothermal-potential-mean-for-electricity-accessSun, 01 Nov 2026 07:56:00 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondFlores was designated Indonesia’s first geothermal island in 2017, but official figures on potential, permitted plants and electricity access describe different stages of development. https://komodotimes.com/how-many-tourism-jobs-does-labuan-bajo-supporthttps://komodotimes.com/how-many-tourism-jobs-does-labuan-bajo-supportSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:04:13 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessLabuan 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. https://komodotimes.com/what-bmkg-climate-data-means-for-east-nusa-tenggara-food-securityhttps://komodotimes.com/what-bmkg-climate-data-means-for-east-nusa-tenggara-food-securitySat, 31 Oct 2026 20:31:22 +0800Mukmin JohnDataBMKG says climate information should guide planting, water management and food protection as a very strong El Niño risks extending dry conditions and limiting water supplies. https://komodotimes.com/maumere-conference-calls-for-stronger-services-for-disaster-affected-residentshttps://komodotimes.com/maumere-conference-calls-for-stronger-services-for-disaster-affected-residentsSat, 31 Oct 2026 20:15:32 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondA 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. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-national-park-visitor-numbers-and-wildlife-protection-explainedhttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-national-park-visitor-numbers-and-wildlife-protection-explainedSat, 31 Oct 2026 06:05:28 +0800Asyinta SastraKomodo National ParkKomodo 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. https://komodotimes.com/wae-rebo-and-komodo-islands-which-official-charges-and-figures-differhttps://komodotimes.com/wae-rebo-and-komodo-islands-which-official-charges-and-figures-differSat, 31 Oct 2026 06:05:25 +0800Asyinta SastraIslands & SpotsWae 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. https://komodotimes.com/maumere-opens-konferensi-republik-with-3000-person-targethttps://komodotimes.com/maumere-opens-konferensi-republik-with-3000-person-targetFri, 30 Oct 2026 20:31:36 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondKonferensi Republik began in Maumere on 30 October 2026, bringing civil-society groups together for discussions on popular sovereignty and democratic issues. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-light-rain-in-ruteng-and-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-light-rain-in-ruteng-and-labuan-bajoFri, 30 Oct 2026 17:01:22 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondBMKG forecasts light rain in Ruteng and Labuan Bajo on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The outlook also covers eight other East Nusa Tenggara locations. https://komodotimes.com/flores-timur-processes-death-aid-for-two-earthquake-heirshttps://komodotimes.com/flores-timur-processes-death-aid-for-two-earthquake-heirsFri, 30 Oct 2026 13:31:59 +0800Pandi MuktarTourism BusinessFlores 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. https://komodotimes.com/stipas-ruteng-schedules-commissioning-mass-for-new-graduateshttps://komodotimes.com/stipas-ruteng-schedules-commissioning-mass-for-new-graduatesFri, 30 Oct 2026 13:31:38 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondStipas St. Sirilus Ruteng will hold a 30 October commissioning mass for new graduates after a Society 5.0 higher-education seminar in Ruteng. https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-updates-year-end-travel-discounts-for-labuan-bajo-accesshttps://komodotimes.com/indonesia-updates-year-end-travel-discounts-for-labuan-bajo-accessFri, 30 Oct 2026 10:31:55 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessIndonesia 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. https://komodotimes.com/flores-earthquake-toll-reaches-156-as-102243-homes-are-affectedhttps://komodotimes.com/flores-earthquake-toll-reaches-156-as-102243-homes-are-affectedThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:35:18 +0800Mukmin JohnDataA 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. https://komodotimes.com/student-futsal-tournament-opens-in-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/student-futsal-tournament-opens-in-labuan-bajoThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:33:55 +0800Arsyid MuhamadLabuan BajoLembunai 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. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-afternoon-rain-chance-in-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-afternoon-rain-chance-in-labuan-bajoThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:32:29 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG 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. https://komodotimes.com/task-force-review-finds-problems-at-six-flores-geothermal-siteshttps://komodotimes.com/task-force-review-finds-problems-at-six-flores-geothermal-sitesThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:31:42 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondA Floresa analysis published on 28 October 2026 said a 2025 East Nusa Tenggara task-force investigation found environmental problems, social conflict and alleged approval violations at six geothermal locations. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-arrest-prompts-planned-list-of-licensed-tour-operatorshttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-arrest-prompts-planned-list-of-licensed-tour-operatorsSat, 24 Oct 2026 07:51:47 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessPolice arrested Labuan Bajo travel operator Itok Aman on 19 October after Italian tourists reported an alleged Rp125 million fraud case; authorities then planned a list of licensed local operators. https://komodotimes.com/funding-cuts-stall-bridge-and-road-projects-in-west-manggaraihttps://komodotimes.com/funding-cuts-stall-bridge-and-road-projects-in-west-manggaraiSat, 24 Oct 2026 06:05:29 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondFunding reductions have halted the Wae Impor Bridge and left the Hita–Bari road unfinished in inland West Manggarai, with officials pointing to lower central-government transfers. https://komodotimes.com/pln-tests-network-for-14-households-in-tugasoki-endehttps://komodotimes.com/pln-tests-network-for-14-households-in-tugasoki-endeFri, 23 Oct 2026 20:32:27 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondPLN UP2K Flores completed a commissioning test for a 0,74-kilometre low-voltage network in Tugasoki hamlet, Ende, intended for 14 prospective customer households. https://komodotimes.com/six-fishermen-rescued-after-boat-sinks-near-siaba-kecilhttps://komodotimes.com/six-fishermen-rescued-after-boat-sinks-near-siaba-kecilFri, 23 Oct 2026 20:31:05 +0800Mukmin JohnDataSix fishermen were rescued after Mori Sama 02 struck coral and sank south of Siaba Kecil in Komodo National Park on 22 October 2026. Nearby fishing boats assisted the response. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-four-metre-waves-off-east-nusa-tenggarahttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-four-metre-waves-off-east-nusa-tenggaraFri, 23 Oct 2026 17:06:35 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG warned of waves up to 4 metres in the southern waters of East Nusa Tenggara from 23 to 26 October 2026, with possible disruption to maritime activity. https://komodotimes.com/manggarai-timur-reports-unfinished-and-earthquake-damaged-cooperative-outletshttps://komodotimes.com/manggarai-timur-reports-unfinished-and-earthquake-damaged-cooperative-outletsFri, 23 Oct 2026 17:05:21 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondManggarai Timur reported 17 completed cooperative outlets on 23 October 2026, including eight heavily damaged by the Flores earthquake. Dozens more remained unbuilt. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-coastal-communities-as-hunters-moon-nears-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-coastal-communities-as-hunters-moon-nears-floresFri, 23 Oct 2026 17:04:07 +0800Pandi MuktarMarine & DivingBMKG says the Hunter’s Moon will occur on 26 October 2026 and urges coastal communities to remain alert to possible tidal flooding around the full-moon period. https://komodotimes.com/ghaura-chocolatier-opens-flores-chocolate-outlet-in-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/ghaura-chocolatier-opens-flores-chocolate-outlet-in-labuan-bajoFri, 23 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0800Arsyid MuhamadLabuan BajoGhaura Chocolatier opened on Jalan Alo Tanis in Labuan Bajo on 22 October 2026. Its 12 variants use Flores and East Nusa Tenggara ingredients, while production remains in Kupang. https://komodotimes.com/preliminary-data-puts-lewotobi-shelter-deaths-at-63-in-east-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/preliminary-data-puts-lewotobi-shelter-deaths-at-63-in-east-floresFri, 23 Oct 2026 13:31:39 +0800Kevin Mikael JanuarFlores & BeyondPreliminary data from three East Flores villages recorded 63 deaths among Lewotobi Laki-laki survivors in temporary shelters during 2024–2026. Further local figures remain undisclosed.