An independent environmental body, Badan Peduli Taman Nasional Komodo dan Perairan Sekitarnya (BPTNKPS), has voiced serious concerns over the growing number of villa and hotel developments being constructed above the waters of Labuan Bajo in West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara.
"Let us create a cool, comfortable, and joyful atmosphere for the 11 ASEAN heads of state, their delegations, and all visiting tourists," Said Bishop Siprianus Hormat stated in a pastoral speech on May 6.