“We are tightening the noose on prostitution in Nusantara,” the authority’s Deputy for Social and Cultural Affairs and Community Empowerment, Alimuddin, stated in North Penajam Paser District, East Kalimantan, on Saturday.
Alimuddin made this statement in response to recent reports of a rise in prostitution activities in the new capital area.
The official emphasized that the OIKN is closely monitoring guest houses, hotels, and inns to prevent such practices, working together with the North Penajam Paser district government, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and the National Police (Polri).
“We have invited accommodation business operators to contribute to our anti-prostitution efforts by enforcing stricter rules for guests,” Alimuddin remarked.
He also assured accommodation owners that these tighter rules would not negatively impact their businesses, expressing confidence that many people visit Nusantara with good intentions. “Hence, there is no need to worry about a lack of customers,” he added.
Meanwhile, OIKN’s Deputy for Development Control, Thomas Umbu Pati Tena Bolodadi, noted that his office had been coordinating with law enforcement agencies, including the Public Order and Security Agency (Satpol PP) of North Penajam Paser, to address the issue.
He also firmly refuted claims that the Nusantara development project is causal to the prostitution problem, pointing out that such illegal activities had existed in the area long before construction began.
“Let us all refer to valid data, because Nusantara’s image—both nationally and internationally—hinges on how we develop and manage the city, including its accommodation sector,” Bolodadi affirmed.
He further stressed the importance of upholding ethical standards, establishing professional service practices, and promoting responsible business conduct among all elements of society in the city.
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Translator: Nyaman B, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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