Cafes, malls packed on Valentine's Day

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of young people in the North Sumatra capital of Medan descended on the city's cafes, malls and restaurants on Saturday to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Several cafe and restaurant owners said business increased by as much as 300 percent from a normal Saturday night. Many people were turned away from fully booked restaurants and cafes.

"We ordered 40 minutes ago but we still haven't got our food," said Dendy, who was having a romantic dinner with his girlfriend.

Shops in the city selling Valentine's Day presents also reported a booming business. -- Antara