Discotheque shut down

SEMARANG: Mayor Soetrisno Suharto proved he was serious about his threat to take stern action against discotheques caught violating government regulations when he closed GP discotheque on Jl. Jend. Soedirman on Saturday morning.

The local government has alleged that some discotheques remain open until 2 a.m. on regular days and 3 a.m. on holidays, much later than the hours permitted by a government regulation.

The local administration, however, did not reveal whether it revoked the discotheque's operation permit for good.

Last Thursday, mayor Soetrisno threatened to close down discotheques which ignored the regulation concerning working hours. (31)