Manggarai Barat Restricts Official Activity in 64 Election Villages
Manggarai Barat has barred official government activity in villages holding simultaneous village-head elections from Sept. 23-29, 2026, while keeping…
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Labuan Bajo
Komodo tide forecast shows why timing matters for boat trips
Tides4Fishing’s Komodo forecast shows tides ranging from 0.5 to 3.0 metres later in the week, while BMKG’s marine data for the park’s port shows curre…
Labuan Bajo in September: around 30–33°C with high humidity
September in Labuan Bajo is typically hot and humid, with daytime temperatures around 30–33°C, humidity near 70% and light to moderate monthly rainfal…
Komodo National Park charges foreign visitors IDR 250,000 under current tariff
Komodo National Park charges foreign visitors IDR 250,000 per person under the current tariff structure, with boat, harbour and guide costs typically…
Kodim 1630/Manggarai Barat marks first anniversary, reaffirms role in protecting the Komodo tourism zone
The army's territorial command covering the gateway to Komodo National Park marked its first year on 19 September 2026, pledging continued support for…
BMKG Weekly Outlook: What 18–24 September 2026 Means for Komodo Trips
Indonesia’s weather agency BMKG forecasts a mainly dry, El Niño‑driven week from 18–24 September 2026, with localized moderate to heavy rain and stron…
Labuan Bajo Port Tracker Shows 15 Vessels, Six Arrivals
A MyShipTracking snapshot listed 15 vessels in Labuan Bajo and six arrivals during a 24-hour window on 18 September 2026. The tracker offers a limited…
Manggarai Barat Postpones Two Draft Regulations Amid Earthquake Recovery
Manggarai Barat’s district government and council have postponed two draft regulations and will resume discussion in the next session while recovery f…
BPH Migas says Wae Mbuka depot gets 800-900 litres of kerosene every three days
BPH Migas said it monitored kerosene distribution in Komodo District, West Manggarai, and found the Wae Mbuka depot receiving 800 to 900 litres every…
Parapuar opens two public areas in Labuan Bajo forest tourism push
Parapuar is taking shape as a forest-based attraction above Labuan Bajo, with two public areas open on the Bowosie hills. BPOLBF says the project blen…
IPB University Aid Convoy Delivers Food and Water Equipment to Labuan Bajo
A convoy organised by IPB University and its alumni association has delivered food supplies and clean-water equipment to Labuan Bajo for distribution…
Manggarai Barat drafts sports design ahead of PON 2028 hosting role
Manggarai Barat is drawing up a regional sports design as it prepares to host women’s football and sailing at Indonesia’s PON XXI/2028.
BMKG Classifies 2.5-Metre Waves as High, Not Extreme
BMKG classifies significant wave heights of 2.5–4 metres as high, 4–6 metres as very high and above 6 metres as extreme. A separate BMKG warning for N…
Labuan Bajo tourism authority links Work from Bajo to 38% visit rise
The tourism authority said its “Work from Bajo” campaign was linked to a 38% rise in visits, but the published material did not show the baseline, met…
Social Affairs Ministry sends Rp609 million aid to NTT disaster survivors
Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has delivered Rp609.08 million in cash aid, relief goods and rehabilitation support to earthquake survivors and…