Closed discos back in business

Closed discos back in business

JAKARTA (JP): The owner of B-1 denied press reports yesterday
that the authorities had closed his discotheque for operating
after closing time and for being a site used for drug
transactions, especially for the banned drug "ecstasy".

"We only offer good music, beverages, and an enjoyable
ambience to our clients," Joko Sudarjo said, adding that there
were no prostitutes doing business there either.

But he acknowledged that the disco located on Jl. Sudirman,
one of the city's main thoroughfares, operated until 3 a.m. on
Sundays and 2 a.m. on the other days. "But I believe other
discotheques in the city also do the same."

Kompas daily reported on Tuesday that several discotheques
that had also been closed down by city authorities recently were
now back in business.

A city official, who refused to be identified, said the
authorities allowed the discotheques to resume operations after
their owners promised not to operate after hours or permit the
trafficking of illegal drugs.(29)