NTB Orders Administrative Sanctions for Businesses on Lombok and Sumbawa
West Nusa Tenggara found permit and certification violations at three businesses on Lombok and Sumbawa. Fines were being calculated while Labangka wat…
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NTB Sanctions Three Businesses Over Wastewater Violations
West Nusa Tenggara officials said three businesses on Lombok and Sumbawa faced administrative sanctions and financial penalties. Testing of Labangka w…
BMKG Warns of Coastal Flooding in Lembar, Sumbawa and Bima
BMKG warned of possible tidal flooding along the coasts of Lembar, Sumbawa and Bima from Nov. 4 through Nov. 16, 2026, amid higher sea levels linked t…
Two Arrested With 107 Grams of Suspected Meth in Sumbawa
BNNP West Nusa Tenggara arrested two people in Alas, Sumbawa, and seized 107 grams gross of suspected crystal methamphetamine. Investigators said the…
ASDP waives port fees at five eastern Indonesia ports
ASDP will waive 100 percent of port-service fees at 14 ports for eligible foot passengers and vehicles during the 2026–27 Christmas and New Year trave…
Police Investigate Alleged Land Encroachment in Sumbawa’s Samota Area
West Nusa Tenggara police said the Samota land case had entered the investigation stage, involving competing ownership certificates and alleged encroa…
Sumbawa-Lombok Ferry Service Continues After Truck Nearly Topples
A truck nearly toppled on the Sumbawa-Lombok ferry route on Oct. 26 as waves reached 1.5 meters. ASDP reported no injuries or damage and said service…
Sumbawa Customs Seizes 2.278.815 Illegal Cigarettes
Bea Cukai Sumbawa reported seizures of 2.278.815 illegal cigarettes across Sumbawa Island through the third week of October 2026, with potential lost…
Three Tourists Dead After Sumbawa Beach Incident
Three tourists were found dead after four were swept away at Batu Pampang Beach in Sumbawa. A 19-year-old tourist from Ponorogo remained missing on Oc…
Chinese Investor Explores Mining Projects in Lombok and Sumbawa
Lu Keming of PT Star Bright International Investment met Gov. Lalu Muhamad Iqbal to discuss mining and volcanic-ash opportunities in West Nusa Tenggar…
Bima Deports Pakistani Visitor Over Tourist Visa Misuse
A Pakistani visitor was deported from Bima on Oct. 7 after officials said he used a 60-day tourist visa to solicit mosque donations in Bima and Sumbaw…
BMKG Revises Lombok Barat Earthquake to Magnitude 5.0
BMKG revised the Oct. 7 Lombok Barat earthquake to magnitude 5.0 and a depth of 82 kilometres. One magnitude-1.3 aftershock was recorded, with no tsun…
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,…
GFZ reports 5.9 earthquake in Indonesia’s Sumbawa region
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sumbawa region on Sunday, Oct. 4, according to GFZ. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km and posed no…
When does the rainy season begin in Lombok and Sumbawa?
BMKG’s regional forecast placed the 2025/2026 rainy-season onset between late October and late November 2025, with different timing for Lombok and Sum…
