Surjadi wants gambling stopped

Surjadi wants gambling stopped

JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said all forms of
gambling are illegal and must be eliminated.

Speaking after attending the Youth Pledge Day ceremony at City
Hall on Saturday, Surjadi said that integrated efforts are needed
to eliminate gambling.

"The authorities alone will not be able to eliminate gambling.
The public's participation is needed," he was quoted by Suara
Pembaruan evening daily as saying.

People should report any gambling activities they become aware
of to the police.

Gambling is still popular among Jakarta residents. Many houses
and amusement centers on Jl. Manggabesar, Tubagus Angke and in
the Ancol area are used as gambling dens. Reports say that
gambling is also done on a regular basis on a cruise ship in
Jakarta Bay.

Police have frequently raided gambling dens and arrested
gamblers. However, Suara Pembaruan reported that most of the
gambling cases do not go to court. (sur)