New Year’s Eve has become a tradition in Indonesia and particularly in Jakarta as people celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next. The Governor of Jakarta issues a Gubernatorial Regulation each year that demands that any events put on for the masses comply with some basic mores and norms. Simply, the regulation wants to ensure that events run smoothly and that there are no outrageous disruptions to public order. But, more importantly the regulation sets out how much this fun can set revelers back. This year the regulation is No. 143 of 2009.
The programs or events envisaged under this regulation include arts, music, film, and other entertainment. These events are permitted to run from 1900 on 31 December 2009 through to 0400 on 1 January 2010. The locations of these events are in essence anywhere indoors or outdoors or in specific tourist locations.
Any event must be sanctioned by the Head of the Tourism and Culture Service of Jakarta.
The permit requires a written application, and the regulation sets out what documents are required. If the events are to be held on campus, then these events need a written application to be submitted by the Rector / Director and be supported with a recommendation from the Education Services Office for Jakarta. Furthermore, all events require the permission of the police.
If a New Year’s Eve program of events includes foreign artists, then those artists also need to comply with the prevailing laws and regulations with respect to employment of foreigners.
Article 6 of the regulation sets out maximum ticket prices for any New Year’s Eve event. These prices range from IDR 15 million down to IDR 600,000. These prices are to include food, beverages, tax, and service charges. The regulation also stipulates that the event includes accommodation as part of the package, then a 15% incidental entertainment tax is to be included.
The regulation sets out administrative sanctions for those New Year’s Eve entertainment providers who do not comply with the provisions. These sanctions include a 30-day suspension of entertainment activities, among others.
The regulation was issued on 24 August 2009 and enacted on 27 August 2009.
New Year’s Eve has become a tradition in Indonesia and particularly in Jakarta as people celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next. The Governor of Jakarta issues a Gubernatorial Regulation each year that demands that any events put on for the masses comply with some basic mores and norms. Simply, the regulation wants to ensure that events run smoothly and that there are no outrageous disruptions to public order. But, more importantly the regulation sets out how much this fun can set revelers back. This year the regulation is No. 143 of 2009.
The programs or events envisaged under this regulation include arts, music, film, and other entertainment. These events are permitted to run from 1900 on 31 December 2009 through to 0400 on 1 January 2010. The locations of these events are in essence anywhere indoors or outdoors or in specific tourist locations.
Any event must be sanctioned by the Head of the Tourism and Culture Service of Jakarta.
The permit requires a written application, and the regulation sets out what documents are required. If the events are to be held on campus, then these events need a written application to be submitted by the Rector / Director and be supported with a recommendation from the Education Services Office for Jakarta. Furthermore, all events require the permission of the police.
If a New Year’s Eve program of events includes foreign artists, then those artists also need to comply with the prevailing laws and regulations with respect to employment of foreigners.
Article 6 of the regulation sets out maximum ticket prices for any New Year’s Eve event. These prices range from IDR 15 million down to IDR 600,000. These prices are to include food, beverages, tax, and service charges. The regulation also stipulates that the event includes accommodation as part of the package, then a 15% incidental entertainment tax is to be included.
The regulation sets out administrative sanctions for those New Year’s Eve entertainment providers who do not comply with the provisions. These sanctions include a 30-day suspension of entertainment activities, among others.
The regulation was issued on 24 August 2009 and enacted on 27 August 2009.