Fitness centers told to close

Fitness centers told to close

JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has ordered amusement and fitness centers yesterday to reduce their activities from May 9 until May 11 in honor of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha), which falls on May 10.

Circular No.13/SE/1995, signed by vice governor for social affairs R.S. Museno, forbids both amusement and fitness centers from opening on May 10 itself.

The amusement centers in question include massage parlors, night clubs, discotheques, karaoke centers and billiard halls.

The ban is effective from 5 p.m. on May 9, the whole of May 10 and from 10 p.m. on May 11.

Entertainment activities at star-rated hotels are not included in the ban. (hhr)