Businessmen blame slump on thugs

Businessmen blame slump on thugs

BOGOR: The recent riots in Puncak resort have greatly affected
the tourism business in the area.

Rafless restaurant, which is located in Cisarua district,
suffered a decline of 60 percent, following the raids of some
hotels and suspected brothels two weeks ago, according to Wawan
Setiawan, the operational manager.

He added that his restaurant was closed for several days after
the riots.

Alam Segar restaurant also saw a 30 percent decrease in
turnover.

About 300 people, angered over suspicions of rampant sex and
alcohol consumption, and armed with sticks and Molotov cocktails,
set fire to several hotels and vandalized suspected brothels in
Cipayung district. They also robbed many of the customers who
were at the hotels and restaurants in the area. --JP