Djarot: Mini-markets is Not Liquor Trading Place

Since last April 16, some mini-markets have been banned selling liquors. It aims to limit the liquor trafficking especially for the youth. However, those drinks still can be bought in supermarkets and cafe, yet there must special term. Because, those places are not facilitating visitors to get drunk.

Yet, it should be underlined that (cafes and bars) are not legalizing those who want to get drunk

Jakarta Vice Governor, Djarot Saiful Hidajat claimed, many cafes, restaurants, and bars in the city still selling alcohol beverages. One of them is in Kemang, South Jakarta. But, the existence of those places cannot be seen as facility for getting drunk.

"Frankly, at this time cafes and restaurants have provided champagnes, wines. I saw sugar and wine sold in Kemang. Yet, it should be underlined that (cafes and bars) are not legalizing those who want to get drunk," said Djarot at City Hall, Friday (4/24).

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According to him, the existence of cafes and restaurants selling liquors is more purposed to accommodate tourists or individual necessity which used to consume those drinks . Hence, Djarot also expected the liquor limitation would not decrease tourist visit to the city. Moreover, the tourist have contributed local revenue (PAD).