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Feb. 12, 2026
Traditional Balinese arak is recording strong sales at the international departure duty free area of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, with thousands of bottles sold each month, according to Bali Governor Wayan Koster.
Feb. 11, 2026
All registered Arak Bali brands are set to be displayed and sold at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, as part of a new initiative by the Bali Provincial Government to strengthen the visibility and credibility of Bali’s traditional alcoholic beverage in the international market.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has called for Arak Bali to become the main alcoholic beverage showcased at Ngurah Rai International Airport, aiming to reduce the dominance of imported whiskey and other foreign liquors in duty-free outlets.
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