THE noisy nightlife somewhere in South Jakarta on a Saturday last October was just beginning when most people retired to bed. Thumping music blared out of the Blowfish Kitchen and Bar, located in City Plaza, Wisma Mulia. Young clubbers wearing scary costumes gathered for the special Halloween party.

Visitors were charged Rp100,000 entry fee per person, entitling them to one complimentary drink. Club members only needed to show their cards. Until