Dolly seeks leniency

Dolly seeks leniency

SURABAYA: While some groups want nightspots to close or have
their operational hours limited during the coming holy month of
Ramadhan, the biggest red light district in Surabaya, known as
Dolly, is seeking leniency in relation to its operating hours.

The red light district is part of the Suaka Dolly (Dolly
Sanctuary) and has sent a letter to Commission E of the
provincial legislative council, asking legislators to allow the
area to open from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m..

The letter, signed by 500 sex workers, 239 employees from the
district, 50 vendors operating in the area, 30 becak drivers and
16 taxi drivers, was handed over to legislators by Suaka Dolly
chairman Aryono on Wednesday.

Commission E chairman Harbiah Salahuddin said that it would be
impossible to completely close the complex.

"Limiting its operating hours is likely," he said.

East Java Muhammadiyah Youth chairman Abdul Azis had earlier
said that Dolly must be closed during Ramadhan. He also said that
a comprehensive solution was needed. --Antara