Tangerang govt refuses to reopen nightspots

Multa Fidrus , The Jakarta Post , Tangerang | Sat, 03/20/2010 5:15 PM | Jakarta

Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim said Saturday his administration would maintain its closure of nightspots in Pinangsia complex in Karawaci despite the protests from workers.

“No matter who demands the reopening of Pinangsia nightspots, we will keep the places closed forever. The nightspots are illegal,” Wahidin said.

He suggested that the nightspot workers seek other jobs which are “more humane”.

“There are many private firms that need workers in Tangerang municipality. Why do they have to work at nightspots?” he said

Hundreds of Pinangsia nightspot workers rallied outside the mayor’s office on Jl. Satria Sudirman on Wednesday to protest the closure of their workplaces on Jan. 9. The government’s policy has deprived them of jobs and money to feed their families, they said.

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