[2][3] The town was a result of years of political debates among the officials and later division among inhabitants of the region who initiated the creation of Southwest Maluku Regency.

[4] The idea of new town being built for the regency seat was first spouted in 6 December 2001, during the Southwest Autonomy Council's first congress.

This led to condemnation by the King of Kisar, John Baker, who argued that the new town and Moa Island were too underdeveloped, and the decision contradicts the decree from 2004.

Students from the region protested in front of the Maluku governor office, accusing "local elites" to be purposely delaying the move of the capital from Wonreli to Tiakur.

[12] The island has a total cultivated land area of 20 ha with results of 786 quintals of agricultural products.

[18][19] The Trans Moa Road connects the town to the rest of the island, mainly from Tiakur to Weet, which spans 27.95 kilometers.

[26] The hospital has low accreditation, which is cited as one of the reasons it has difficulties acquiring healthcare workers, including specialist doctors.

[28][29][30] The town's electricity is served by Perusahaan Listrik Negara, using mainly diesel generators and 21.5 kilometer power transmission lines across the island, built in 2012.