THE monopoly that lasted for two years ended in March this year. PT Sarinah Jaya now now longer has a monopoly on importing spirits and wines. Through a policy that was issued on 15 September 2009, the Department of Trade licensed private importers to supply alcoholic beverages. According to the Minister of Trade, Mari Elka Pangestu, this policy is to reduce illegal imported strong drink. “The demand for alcoholic beverages can also be met,”