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Jakarta riot: Several Jakarta movie theaters closed on Wednesday
Both CGV Cinemas and Cinemaxx in certain locations are closed.
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The rioting in Central Jakarta has affected several public places, including movie theaters. (Shutterstock/Enjoyphoto80)
Several movie theaters in Jakarta are closed today following rioting in Central Jakarta.
CGV Cinemas at Slipi Jaya shopping mall in West Jakarta, for instance, is closed, while CGV Cinemas at Grand Indonesia shopping mall in Central Jakarta remains open, though only until 8 p.m.
Those who have booked tickets are advised to contact the cinema chain’s call center at +6221-29200100 or send an e-mail to callcenter@cgv.id.
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Lippo Group’s Cinemaxx cinema at Plaza Semanggi in South Jakarta is closed for security reasons. Those who have booked their seats can get refunds on their tickets by sending their identity and booking details in an e-mail to feedback@cinemaxxtheater.com.
Demonstrators gathered on Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta on Tuesday to protest against the presidential election results and violence broke out in the early hours of Wednesday that later spread to Tanah Abang and Petamburan. (wir/wng)
