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Nightspot operational hours to be regulated during Ramadhan: Ahok
Nightspots will be permitted to operate during Ramadhan, which commences on Monday or Tuesday, as long as they comply with the regulations issued by the Jakarta administration, the Jakarta governor has said.
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Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama visits the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta on Friday. ( kompas.com/Kurnia Sari Aziza)
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span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#313534;letter-spacing:.1pt">Nightspots will be permitted to operate during Ramadhan, which commences on Monday or Tuesday, as long as they comply with the regulations issued by the
“One day prior to the fasting month, all nightspots must close, but during the month they are allowed to operate,” said Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama at the
The decision is based on Bylaw No. 6/2015 on tourism and Gubernatorial decree No 98/2004 on the tourist industry in
Meanwhile, Ahok has issued a circular on tourism during Ramadhan and Idul Fitri. He said permitted hours of operation for nightspots would be the same as during last year’s fasting month. Based on the circular, nightclubs, massage parlors, spas and independent bars will be allowed to operate between 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m., tribunnews.com reported.
“Those who work in nightspots want to be able to enjoy Ramadhan and Idul Fitri. If their workplaces are closed the entire month, they’ll see an income drop. The most important thing is that their working hours are regulated,” Ahok stressed.
Meanwhile, the police have warned groups against carrying out any raids on nightspots, saying that it is the duty of police officers to do so if they deem necessary. (bbn)
