Mayor urged to combat gambling

Mayor urged to combat gambling

SEMARANG, Central Java: Some 30 students of the Indonesian
Muslim Student Association (KAMMI) staged a demonstration at the
city office on Friday, demanding that Mayor Sukawi Sutarip combat
the widespread gambling in the city on the eve of the Ramadhan
fasting month.

"Pak mayor and the police, take the Ramadhan month as a good
moment to show your commitment and credibility, please. You
should set a good example to all residents and, therefore, all
immoral deeds must be halted during the fasting month," Dedi
Nurheidi, who coordinated the demonstration, said.

The student demonstrators also called on city authorities to
close down all night spots and entertainment centers during the
fasting month.

Human Mukti Azis, deputy chairman of the city legislative
council, said he appreciated the students' demands and pledged to
channel their aspirations through the legislature.

"We have the same aspirations and will fight for them," he
said when receiving the demonstrators. --Antara