Hooligans in Medan

Hooligans in Medan

From Kompas

The Kompas report about hooligans' activities (Nov. 17 and 18, 1995) gives the impression that hooliganism exists only in Jakarta and its surroundings. In Medan today, medium-scale businessmen also feel uncomfortable. Hooligans frequently go to offices and ask for contributions to various functions, like conferences, installation ceremonies, national day celebration or even for dedicating a guard post.

The fund collectors usually have cruel faces and wear paratrooper's jackets and their mouths smell of alcohol. Take care to give some cash or you may face greater risks. One evening they stoned my office because I refused to pay the contributions previously.

Another act of hooliganism is that they stop every vehicle in Jl. Binjai and force the drivers to buy a sticker (belonging to a youth organization) for Rp 1,500. Strangely enough, the security forces do nothing.

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