Tangerang clubs close for Ramadhan

Tangerang clubs close for Ramadhan

All entertainment spots in Tangerang regency must
be closed during the fasting month of Ramadhan, following
pressure from ulemas and local public figures, regent Agus
Djunara said on Wednesday.

"In order to respect Muslims who are observing the fasting
ritual, the regency government has ordered the Public Order
Agency to close all entertainment spots (during the month)," Agus
was quoted by Antara as saying.

He said that the decree to ban those places had been issued
and would be distributed to the entertainment spot owners and
managers.

"If they dared to open during the fasting month, that would be
really obstinate. Maybe they might not be afraid that a mob might
burn them down," he said.

Agus said that ulemas and local public figures had requested
that all the entertainment spots be closed permanently, but he
could not do that because they already had the necessary permits.

Unlike Tangerang, the Jakarta administration has banned
certain entertainment centers and reduced the opening hours of
others during the fasting month, which starts next Wednesday.--JP