Warning to amusement centers

Warning to amusement centers

TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang authorities vow to take stern
action against the managements of amusement centers found
violating their operation permits.

Nurhayat, spokesman for the Tangerang mayoralty said yesterday
that a team has been set up to raid amusement centers operating
in the area soon.

Some amusement centers and hotels have become fronts for
prostitution, he said, citing Hotel Transit as an example.

Families living near the hotel have been complaining about
prostitution at the hotel.

A visitor to the hotel, who asked not to be identified, said
that he paid Rp 60,000 per hour for a room. He said couples
simply parked their car in a garage at the back of the hotel and
the hotel employees arranged for rooms.

"We cannot condone prostitution," Nurhayat said, adding that
the authorities could close the hotel and revoke its operation
permit for good.

He said that the Tangerang mayoralty has issued operation
permits for karaoke houses, restaurants and singing halls.
"Action must be taken if the amusement center owners violate the
operation permits," he said.

At least three amusement centers have been closed for
violating permits.

There are now six amusement centers and restaurants operating
in Tangerang. (13)