Hi, is there anybody who have any news about the current situation in Maluku? I planned to travel to Ternate last month, but could not find any info and skipped it. Anybody who has been to Maluku lately?

Bjorn, do a search on Lonely Planet Thorn Tree and type in Maluku. There are about 16 posts. Also maybe post the same question there. There is one guy who has spent lots of time there a while back and seems to know who has just been recently. He posts under the nic 'hunwagner' and always comes across as very informed and intelligent.
Maybe a search for his name will bring some extra info' as well.
Good Luck.  ;

Thanks Pamela. I just did what you recommended, and to answer my own qustion: it seems that North Maluku is safe to go to at the moment, and you don't need permission to go there anymore. Ambon and South Maluku is still a little bit restless, and you need a permit to travel there. However some people have travelled to Banda and Kai islands with no problems, and have organized the permit with the local police there, I would however prefer to do that beforehand, in order to avoid to have to pay excessive bribes (fines).
So the bottom line is that Banda, Kai, Ternate & Tidore are safe, so better go there now before too many tourists arrive! Other opinions, anyone?