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Mystery Rolls-Royce and Unclaimed Gold Bars: Inside Kemensos’ Unusual Assets
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In a recent revelation, Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, commonly known as Gus Ipul, has unveiled an intriguing secret about the assets stored in the Ministry’s warehouses. During the launch of the SIM UGB-PUB application at the Kemensos headquarters, Gus Ipul shed light on two unusual items: a Rolls-Royce car and unclaimed gold bars.
The Rolls-Royce, worth between Rp 20-25 billion on the market, was won by a fortunate individual in a free lottery. However, the winner was unable to pay the 25% contest fee, amounting to approximately Rp 5-6.25 billion. "The car is here, but no one can afford to buy it," explained Gus Ipul, hinting at its languishing status in the warehouse.
Adding to the intrigue, Gus Ipul also revealed the existence of unclaimed gold bars in the Kemensos storage. Similar to the Rolls-Royce, the lucky winner of the gold in a draw could not afford to claim their prize, leaving the precious metal to gather dust.
The minister clarified that these assets are in line with the Undang-Undang Nomor 22 Tahun 1954 concerning lotteries. He assured the public that the unspent prize money would be channeled into various social programs beneficiating those in need.
While the Rolls-Royce and gold bars remain unclaimed, their existence has certainly added an element of intrigue to the otherwise ordinary affair of Minister Gus Ipul launching a new application.
(haf/dhn)
