Gold coin sparks dispute

Gold coin sparks dispute

JAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the uncle of former president
Abdurrahman Wahid, filed a report with the House leaders of the
launch of gold coins bearing the picture of his father Hasyim
Asy'ari.

Yusuf, better known as Pak Ud, claimed that the launch of the
gold coins brought about disharmony among the big family of the
founder of the country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul
Ulama.

Yusuf was referring to the Hongkong-based Gold Quest
International (GQI) which plans to market the gold coin. The plan
has been approved by Abdurrahman, who has set up a foundation to
manage royalties from the business.

He urged support from the House of Representatives and the
government for the closure of GQI's operation in Indonesia.

Yusuf's lawyer Luthfi Hakim said GQI had noticed the objection
of his client but had not given any response. -- JP