Jakarta, The Indonesia Post – The President revoked Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 10 of 2021 concerning the Investment Business Sector, which regulates the investment license for liquor (alcohol).
“I hereby declare that I have decided on the attachment to the Presidential Decree regarding the opening of new investment in the liquor industry which contains alcohol, I declare it to be revoked,” said President Jokowi on the Presidential Secretariat Youtube channel seen in Jakarta. (2/3/2021).
The Presidential Regulation was issued on February 2, 2021 as a derivative regulation of the Job Creation Law.
The Perpres does not specifically regulate alcohol, but rather about investment.
However, it is stated in the regulation that the alcohol industry in certain areas in Indonesia, namely Bali Province, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province, North Sulawesi Province, and Papua Province.
President Jokowi said he made the decision after hearing various suggestions.
“After receiving input from MUI ulama, Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and other mass organizations and other religious figures as well as inputs from provinces and regions,” said the President.
Attachment III to Presidential Decree No. 10/2021 states that alcohol investment is only allowed in the Provinces of Bali, NTT, North Sulawesi and Papua Province with due regard to local culture and wisdom.
However, capital investment for industries outside these areas can be carried out if it is determined by the Head of the Investment Coordinating Board based on a recommendation from the governor.
This is contained in Appendix III number 31 and number 32 letters a and b. (rma/bbs)
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