Ribbon-less Victory

THE show must go on. Slamet’s cigarette business was destroyed by tax regulation. But he didn’t give up. After closing business for several weeks, at the end of last month UD Merapi Jaya was revived. From his factory in Gondanglegi district, Malang, various clove and filter cigarette brand names started appearing. There’s Juara, Medali, and Populer. Tens of workers who scattered are returning.

The difference is, this time Slamet is selling

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