Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama has recommended the city legalize prostitution in certain areas, an official stated Monday
akarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama has recommended the city legalize prostitution in certain areas, an official stated Monday.
Regional secretary Saefullah said during a weekly officials meeting that Ahok brought up the idea in order to better monitor prostitution and control the spread of various sexually-transmitted diseases .
"The governor suggested legalizing [prostitution] in one apartment [building], and the sex workers in the apartment would be given professional identities," Saefullah told reporters after a meeting at City Hall in Central Jakarta on Monday. (++++)
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