Group wants tough anti-vice law

Group wants tough anti-vice law

CIREBON, West Java: A local group has called on the Cirebon
Legislative Council to issue a tougher law on gambling, drinking,
drugs and prostitution, saying these activities have tainted the
town's image as an Islamic center, Antara reported.

Sobaruddin, the coordinator of the People's Movement Against
Vice, told the councillors that these activities have also had a
negative impact on the local people.

He called on the police to close down places that have been
converted into gambling dens.

Council chairman Suryana pledged to draft the bylaw
immediately.

Separately, Cirebon Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Krido Sudibyo
said the authorities fully supported the campaign against vice
but cautioned the public to proceed in accordance with the law.
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