With this latest incident, you can expect the police will be more vigilant in covering nightspots to check on guests returning after a period of fun and enjoyment. You can expect more roadblocks in and around the area especially at this time of the year as the lowly paid coppers are out to make a quick buck to cover the coming Idul Fitri expenses. Block M and Kemang Areas may see an increased in Police activities in the coming weeks. Brothers out in the wee hours, are advised to be prepared for some unpleasant encounters.
The police announced on Tuesday that a driver who crashed his car into three pedestrians early on Monday morning, killing one and seriously injuring the others at Jakarta's Hotel Indonesia roundabout, was high on drugs. It is remarkable that at the beginning of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan, a Jakarta resident was so oblivious of community standards that he became so intoxicated that he completely lost control. The incident is a reminder that, even at times when the community is supposed to be on its best behavior, dangerous behavior can occur.
The Hotel Indonesia roundabout is a popular spot for car crashes, often involving intoxicated drivers who have presumably only just left one of Jakarta's many drug dens. In many cases, clubs where narcotics are sold more or less openly are 'protected' by police and even the National Narcotics Agency, an arrangement that undermines any impact of the many signs around the country telling people not to use drugs.
While only a small proportion of the Indonesian population uses illegal narcotics - around 3.8 million people nationally - abuse is strongly concentrated in major urban areas, especially Jakarta, with an estimated 258,000 users or 7% of the city's population, people who can represent a potential threat to life and limb for other residents.
Last edited by newbird9403; 25-07-2012 at 03:28 PM.
Hi all, will be staying in the Senayan area... been reading the thread... am thinking of visiting either Travel or Classic... which is better？Or are there good places near the Senayan area?
Hi all, will be staying in the Senayan area... been reading the thread... am thinking of visiting either Travel or Classic... which is better？Or are there good places near the Senayan area?
Bro,
Senayan are not much fun area around, you can try Block M area or fortune spa or better yet go to chinatown.
As far as different between classic and travel, first is the location. One is in mangga besar the other is at pasar baru.
girls wise should be about the same, both in volume and looks.
To all brothers, especially the senior ones, our brother Qibye is back in business to Tropical Spa. I just spoke with him a minute ago. For many of us seniors, we have benefitted from the assistance of Qibye. Bro Qibye who owns Tropical Spa will always see that we are comfortable and has the best from his "harlem". It has been 5 long years since he left for greener pastures in China. Now that he is back, we can expect good service and recommendation again from Tropical Spa.
Welcome back brother Qibye. See you after Lebaran.
25-07-2012, 10:22 AM
