Sutiyoso wants no fun on holiday

Sutiyoso wants no fun on holiday

JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso reaffirmed on Wednesday the closure
of entertainment spots across the capital for three days in
observance of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, or Idul Adha, which
falls on Feb. 1.

"This is routine procedure ... so we expect no violations this
year," Sutiyoso said.

The administration issued a circular on Monday that said
businesses such as massage parlors, saunas, night clubs, karaoke
bars, discotheques, traditional health clinics and billiard
centers are to be closed from Jan. 31 until 10 a.m. on Feb. 2.

The policy does not apply to those business operating in major
hotels.

"People have to respect each other, especially during
religious holidays. (The closure) is only for two nights ... if
(the businesses) reject this, it is unacceptable," he said. -- JP