Djarot: Mini Market is Not a Liquor Store
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Sabtu, 25 April 2015 08:56 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Since last April 16, some mini-markets have been banned selling liquors. It aims to limit liquor trafficking, especially for the youth. However, it still can be bought in supermarkets and cafe, however, there must be a special term for liquor trade, because those places are not liquor stores.
Jakarta Deputy Governor, Djarot Saiful Hidajat, claimed that many cafes, restaurants, and bars in the city are still selling liquors. One of them is in Kemang, South Jakarta. But, the existence of those places cannot be seen as a place for getting drunk.
"Frankly, at this time cafes and restaurants have provided champagnes and wines. I saw one 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.
According to Djarot, the existence of cafes and restaurants selling liquors is more purposed to accommodate tourists or individual necessity which used to consume liquors . Hence, Djarot also expected the liquor limitation would not decrease tourist visit to the city.
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