BMKG: Dry, El Niño‑Driven Conditions Dominate 15–21 September
Indonesia’s national forecast for 15–21 September 2026 points to a predominantly dry pattern driven by a strong El Niño, while BMKG warns of heightene…
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Virgo Transport 8 disaster prompts DPR scrutiny of maritime safety
Indonesia’s parliament is demanding tighter enforcement of maritime safety rules after the sinking of KMP Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea, but a pro…
BPOLBF mentoring programme reaches about 200 MSMEs across Floratama area
BPOLBF, the Labuan Bajo Flores Tourism Authority, says it has mentored and trained around 200 MSMEs through its Floratama Academy programme, working a…
Gustika Jusuf-Hatta links Labuan Bajo travel to Indonesia’s literacy push
At a 2026 literacy forum in Semarang, researcher and activist Gustika Jusuf-Hatta urged Indonesians to treat reading as a practical necessity, linking…
Tour Boat Kailana Runs Aground Near Gili Lawa in Komodo Park
A tourist vessel named Kailana ran aground on a reef near Gili Lawa in Komodo National Park early on 12 September 2026, according to Indonesia’s Labua…
BMKG High-Seas Alerts Ease After Early-September Closures Near Komodo
Indonesia’s meteorological agency warned of high waves and strong winds around Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park in early September 2026, but there…
Minor magnitude 2.1 quake recorded northeast of Labuan Bajo
A minor magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded northeast of Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, on Tuesday evening, 8 September 2026. Indonesian media cit…
Two TNI Soldiers Probed over Alleged Assault in Rangko Land Dispute
Two Indonesian Army soldiers are under internal investigation after a viral video showed a civilian from Kampung Rangko allegedly being beaten in a lo…
KM Wilis Voyage 16 links Labuan Bajo and Makassar on 8–9 September 2026
KM Wilis is scheduled to sail from Labuan Bajo to Makassar on 8–9 September 2026 as part of Voyage 16.2026 Ex Dock, according to regional media summar…
BNPB: Flores Records 13,156 Earthquakes Between 15 August and 7 September
Indonesia’s disaster agency says Flores recorded 13,156 earthquakes between 15 August and 7 September 2026, with activity starting to decline in the f…
BNPB Verification Confirms 12,367 Homes Assessed in Manggarai Barat
BNPB data up to 7 September 2026 show 51,591 homes verified after the M7.7 Flores earthquake, including 12,367 in Manggarai Barat, where local authori…
Labuan Bajo’s Growth Shows Momentum, Not a Bali Replacement Yet
Government backing and rising visitor numbers have turned Labuan Bajo into one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing destinations beyond Bali, but currently…
Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Jakarta–Labuan Bajo Flights
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted Jakarta–Labuan Bajo services on 6 September 2026, with Komodo Airport and transport officials rep…
Flores Tourism Resumes After Quake, But Recovery Remains Uneven
Tourism activity on Flores has resumed after the 15 August quake off Mbay, with Asita NTT reporting no tour cancellations among its members.
Schools in Manggarai Barat resume classes in emergency facilities
Schools across Manggarai Barat have resumed teaching after the 7.7‑magnitude Flores earthquake, but most affected schools are still relying on emergen…