Jakarta, Aug. 7 -- The Ministry of Forestry is set to tighten the quota system for tourists visiting Padar Island in Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara.

"There can be tourists because they contribute to local welfare, so there are benefits. However, it must not disrupt the ecology. Therefore, I will now tighten the quota system on Padar," Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated here on Thursday.

He noted that Padar Island has recently become overcrowded, likening the situation to a marketplace. As a result, the government plans to reduce the number of visitors allowed at any one time.

The quota restriction aims to ensure that tourism in Komodo National Park remains a focused and sustainable ecotourism activity. Excessive touris...