Street Musicians Still Roam in Kota Tua
Reported by TP Moan Simanjuntak | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The existence of street musicians in Kota Tua area, Taman Sari, West Jakarta is still seen rampant. It makes the visitors uncomfortable.
I feel uncomfortable, because they too often come to us
Based on Beritajakarta.com observations, at Fatahillah Museum, the number of street musicians is reaching dozens people. They are dominated by children. By bringing musical instrument, they were seen in groups visited the visitors who were enjoying the Kota Tua.
Erika (21), one of visitors expressed, the street musician in Kota Tua is very annoying. "I feel uncomfortable, because they too often come to us," he complained, Sunday (12/4).
January-October, 1,720 PMKS in N. Jakarta ControlledIronically, a few of them forcibly ask for money to the visitors. "If you do not given money, they won't go away," he told.
He hoped related unit could control them someday.
Head of West Jakarta Satpol PP, Tamo Sijabat disclosed, his side will firstly check out the location. "If it is true, we will control them. Considering Kota Tua area must be sterile from PMKS. This is also to give convenience for the visitor," he finished.