Markit
Thanks be to Jeddi for this - it will mean that the local mom and pop warungs will start having customers again and that the feck awfull Alpha, 7/11, etc. will die the death. Good riddance!
Smoke
I like that law !
balinews
Indonesians looking to buy a cold beer from one of the the country’s ubiquitous minimarts come the end of the month will soon find themselves out of luck.
Trade Minister Rahmat Gobel has reportedly signed a regulation that will ban small, modern retail chains such as Indomaret, Alfamart, Circle K and 7-11, from selling alcoholic beverages, including beers and pre-mixed drinks with less than 5 percent alcohol.
The regulation, which local media have reported was signed by the minister on Jan. 16, affects mini markets only. Supermarkets and hypermarkets, such as Carrefour, will still be able to sell booze.
Tutum Rahanta, deputy chairman of the Indonesian Retail Business Association, said he was disappointed with the regulation as it might harm certain sectors of the economy, such as tourism.
“Retail businessmen rely on the sale of alcoholic beverages to accommodate foreign tourists’ needs,” Tutum was quoted as saying by Tribunnews.com.
He said local governments should be given the power to regulate the sale of liquor in their area.
Districts like Bogor and Tangerang already prohibit the sale of alcohol in mini markets, but the new regulation threatens a blanket ban across Indonesia.
Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama said the sale of alcohol in mini markets in Jakarta was already very tight.
Govt Set to Ban Liquor Sales in Mini Markets - The Jakarta Globe
Normy
I recently read (forget where) that the alcohol sales ban will commence in April and the only outlets will be hypermarkets and supermarkets. This doesn't look good for the little warungs (mum & dad)?
Markit
Yeah I read that too but doubt anyone will be along to control what's in the back of the fridge at all the local warungs. This will be another one of those stupid "new" laws like visa freedom for Ozzys, or language requirements for teachers that never actually happen.
sakumabali
It's only creates chaos! And chaos raises uncertainty which will raise the price for the customer in the end..so I'm against it
