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Bogor regency demolishes karaoke bars ahead of Ramadan
Many regions prohibit nightclubs and the like from operating during the entire month of Ramadan
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Personnel of Bogor regency public order agency (Satpol PP) smashes a wall in Kemang district, Bogor regency, West Java on Thursday, May 2, 2019. The building is part of 22 buildings used to house local karaoke bars demolished by the administration for public order ahead of Ramadan. (JP/Theresia Sufa)
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he Bogor Public Order Agency (Satpol pp) tore down 22 buildings used as karaoke bars on Thursday ahead of Ramadan as part of a policy that restricts entertainment places from operating during the holy month.
The 22 buildings were located in Kemang district in Bogor regency, West Java. Bogor Satpol PP’s public order division head, Ruslan, said the activity was in accordance with the prohibition against the operation of entertainment centers during Ramadan.
“We are eradicating night entertainment places and we hope such places will never appear again,” he said on Thursday, adding that the agency planned to demolish other establishments in other areas, such as Parung, Tajur Halang and Cileungsi.
Prior to the crackdown on Thursday, the regency administration informed the owners of the establishments of the demolition plan. Some owners partly dismantled their buildings voluntarily. Satpol PP personnel demolished the remaining buildings.
Kemang district secretary Ridwan said his office would cooperate with a local consultative forum, residents and local figures to monitor the area to prevent anyone from rebuilding such places on the site.
Many regions across the archipelago prohibit entertainment places such as nightclubs and karaoke halls from operating during the entire month of Ramadan. (ami)
