National (Indonesia)

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — In a moment of profound grace amidst enduring sorrow, family members of the victims of the KM...

Representatives of the victims' families signed the minutes of the closing of the search operation for victims of the sinking of the KM Putri Sakinah in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Friday (January 9, 2026).

Formal Search Ends for Valencia Coach’s Son Lost in Komodo Shipwreck

Authorities close the 15-day rescue operation, but will monitor for signs of the final missing child as tourism activities resume...

Photo Gallery: From Bajo Ritual to Recovery – The Valencia Coach’s Final Journey in Komodo

Search Ends in Komodo as Valencia Coach’s Son Remains Lost at Sea

After a 15-day operation, Indonesian authorities have concluded the search for the final victim of the Putri Sakinah shipwreck, leaving...

National (Indonesia)

Labuan Bajo Bans Night Sailing for Tourist Vessels Following Fatal Shipwreck

In a direct response to the Komodo National Park tragedy, port authorities impose a nighttime sailing prohibition to reduce risk,...

Landscape photo of Labuan Bajo Marina Pier from the top of the hill. (Hey Bali/ IST)

National (Indonesia)

Labuan Bajo’s Tourism Fleet Resumes Sailing After Two-Week Suspension

The Komodo National Park gateway reopens for business, ending a costly pause triggered by weather and a fatal shipwreck, as...

Photo of the body of one of Valencia's coach's children being transferred from a speedboat to a Basarnas ship before being taken back to Labuan Bajo. January 6, 2026 (Hey Bali)

As Komodo Search Ends, a Maritime Tragedy’s Most Painful Question Remains

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — After fourteen days of searching without results, Indonesian rescue teams are preparing to conclude operations for...

Photo of the Captain of the Putri Sakinah ship when being questioned by investigators from the West Manggarai Police before finally being named a suspect, January 8, 2026 (Doc: West Manggarai Police)

Captain and Crew Member Named Suspects in Fatal Komodo National Park Shipwreck

Following public outcry and a halted tourism sector, East Nusa Tenggara Police take the first legal steps in the investigation...

A woman wearing a fake Batik Air flight attendant uniform at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang City. (Heybali/ ist)

National (Indonesia)

Video: Passenger Poses as Batik Air Cabin Crew, Detained by Airport Security in Jakarta

January 8, 2026

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An unusual case of impersonation aboard a domestic flight has drawn national attention in Indonesia after a...

Photo: Demonstrators in Labuan Bajo demanding the immediate removal of the Head of the KSOP and the indictment of the suspect, as he is considered primarily responsible for the sinking of the Putri Sakinah. January 8, 2026

After Valencia Coach Tragedy at Sea, Labuan Bajo Erupts in Protest Over Port Authority

January 8, 2026

As the search for victims of the KM Putri Sakinah tragedy stalls, local businesses and activists have staged a dramatic...

Bali Update

Safety for Sale? Labuan Bajo’s Fury After a Fatal Shipwreck Exposes Tourism’s Dark Undercurrent.