Jokowi: Liquor Investment Banned, Alcohol Trade Allowed
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) prohibits investment in the liquor or alcohol industry. This provision is contained in Presidential Regulation Number...
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Authorities Slam Halal Whiskey Photos on Social Media
Pictures of “halal whiskey” have gone viral online in Indonesia, following the Indonesian government’s decision to revoke the authority of...
NU Calls for Review as Bootleg Booze Thrives Among Jakarta Youths
A survey has found 65 percent of youths living in Jakarta and surrounding cities consume bootleg liquor, known as oplosan,...
Police Crackdown on Illegal Alcohol Sales Ahead of Ramadan
Ahead of the start of Ramadan next week, police across Indonesia have launched sweeps cracking down on illegal alcohol sales...