Komodo swimming sighting draws tourists near Labuan Bajo
A Komodo dragon swimming between islands in Komodo National Park drew tourists’ attention near Labuan Bajo on Nov. 2. A park official said the reptile…
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Haze Returns to Labuan Bajo as Visibility Falls
Haze returned to Labuan Bajo on Oct. 19, reducing visibility to about four kilometres. The Komodo Meteorological Station urged sensitive groups to lim…
Police Arrest Labuan Bajo Travel-Agent Owner Over Alleged Tourist Fraud
Police arrested Kristoforus Aman, owner of Labuan Bajo Top, in Manggarai Timur on Oct. 19, 2026, over alleged repeated fraud involving tourists from s…
Komodo Search for Jessica Ends Without Result in Labuan Bajo
The final scheduled search for Veronica Beatrix Jessica ended in Komodo National Park without finding her or the Feronia wreck. Tourist vessels faced…
Indonesia Renames Five Immigration Offices in Bali and Nusa Tenggara
Indonesia renamed 32 immigration offices, including five in Bali and Nusa Tenggara. The Singaraja office now uses the Buleleng name, effective Oct. 5,…
ASITA Urges Police to Arrest Travel Owner in Labuan Bajo
ASITA urged police to arrest Kristoforus Aman over alleged repeated tourist fraud in Labuan Bajo. Three Chinese visitors had reported a newer case to…
Three Chinese Tourists Report Alleged Liveaboard Fraud in Labuan Bajo
Three Chinese tourists reported a Labuan Bajo travel-agent owner over an alleged Rp 7,650,000 (about US$480) liveaboard fraud. Police said he was alre…
Labuan Bajo destroys 832,240 illegal cigarettes in customs crackdown
Bea Cukai Labuan Bajo destroyed 832,240 illegal cigarettes and 1.9 litres of alcoholic beverages after enforcement operations spanning June 2025 to Ju…
Komodo National Park Sets Fivefold Fine for Unticketed Visitors
Komodo National Park is imposing an administrative fine of five times the normal entrance fee on unticketed visitors and vehicles. The calculation is…
Labuan Bajo Named Venue for Women’s Football and Sailing at PON 2028
Labuan Bajo has been named a venue for women’s football and sailing at PON XXII in 2028. Local authorities are preparing a sports development plan, wh…
