Nightspots closed during Ramadhan

Nightspots closed during Ramadhan

SURABAYA: Nightspots in Surabaya will be closed during the
fasting month of Ramadhan, with only hotels allowed to stage
music performances in their restaurants, an official said on
Tuesday.

Head of Surabaya municipal administration's community
protection and national unity agency, Suyitno Miskal, said that
based on bylaw No. 6/2003 on tourism businesses, nightspots would
be closed for the entire fasting month.

The nightspots, he said, included discotheques, pool halls,
karaoke lounges, massage parlors and pubs. During the fasting
month, red light districts are also required to cease operation,
he added.

He said violators would receive a warning from the
administration and repeat offenders would have their permits
revoked.

"We'll also conduct raids in red light districts and
nightspots during Ramadhan," Suyitno said. -- JP