Indonesians looking to buy a cold beer from one of 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 16 Jan., affects mini markets only. Supermarkets and hypermarkets, such as Carrefour, will still be able to sell booze.
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