Joko Widodo pays US$805 to redeem Metallica album given to him by Danish Prime Minister
Indonesian president had declared the double album as ‘state inventory’
PUBLISHED : Thursday, 22 February, 2018, 1:08pm
UPDATED : Thursday, 22 February, 2018, 1:09pm
Related topics
By Jessica Lin
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (also known as Jokowi) has proven himself to be a true Metallica fan.
The 56-year-old leader reportedly paid 11 million rupiah (US$805) to redeem a limited-edition boxed set of Metallica’s Master of Puppets presented to him by Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen last year.
According to Jakarta Post, Jokowi had declared the gift to Corruption Eradication Commission which decided the double-vinyl album was a part of state inventory.
To avoid conflict of interest, Jokowi paid up to redeem the double-vinyl album set.
More than 10 million copies of Metallica’s Master of Puppers has been sold across the world.
The box set includes remastered tracks of the original album and various unreleased demos, rough mixes, interviews, and live recordings.
In 2013, Jokowi had also received and handed over to the corruption commission a bass guitar signed by Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo.
Most Popular
Viewed
- 1
![A model of a plane made by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, one of the firms targeted by the latest US measures, on display in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song]( "A model of a plane made by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, one of the firms targeted by the latest US measures, on display in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song")
- 2
![Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the draft code of conduct is a new and important step. Photo: Reuters]( "Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the draft code of conduct is a new and important step. Photo: Reuters")
- 3
![Greg Manteufel lies in a hospital bed after the amputation of both his legs. Both his hands were later removed. Photo: Dawn Manteufel]( "Greg Manteufel lies in a hospital bed after the amputation of both his legs. Both his hands were later removed. Photo: Dawn Manteufel")
- 4
![A member of the public has her photo taken with PLA military policewomen at the Stonecutters Island barracks in Hong Kong in 2015. Photo: AFP]( "A member of the public has her photo taken with PLA military policewomen at the Stonecutters Island barracks in Hong Kong in 2015. Photo: AFP")
- 5
![Morning commute on the MTR. Photo: Winson Wong]( "Morning commute on the MTR. Photo: Winson Wong")
Shared
- 1
![Greg Manteufel lies in a hospital bed after the amputation of both his legs. Both his hands were later removed. Photo: Dawn Manteufel]( "Greg Manteufel lies in a hospital bed after the amputation of both his legs. Both his hands were later removed. Photo: Dawn Manteufel")
- 2
![A model of a plane made by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, one of the firms targeted by the latest US measures, on display in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song]( "A model of a plane made by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, one of the firms targeted by the latest US measures, on display in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song")
- 3
![Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the draft code of conduct is a new and important step. Photo: Reuters]( "Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the draft code of conduct is a new and important step. Photo: Reuters")
- 4
![Beijing and Washington have become entangled in a row that could undermine global trade and order. Photo: AP]( "Beijing and Washington have become entangled in a row that could undermine global trade and order. Photo: AP")
- 5
![Xuecheng, the abbot of the Longquan Temple on the outskirts of Beijing, has denied allegations of sexually harassing nuns and coercing them into sex. Photo: Handout]( "Xuecheng, the abbot of the Longquan Temple on the outskirts of Beijing, has denied allegations of sexually harassing nuns and coercing them into sex. Photo: Handout")
Commented
- 1
![A model of a plane made by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, one of the firms targeted by the latest US measures, on display in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song]( "A model of a plane made by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, one of the firms targeted by the latest US measures, on display in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song")
- 2
![Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the draft code of conduct is a new and important step. Photo: Reuters]( "Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the draft code of conduct is a new and important step. Photo: Reuters")
- 3
![US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer holds up a copy of a report entitled 'Technology - Protecting American's Competitive Edge', while testifying on trade policy with China. Photo: EPA-EFE]( "US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer holds up a copy of a report entitled 'Technology - Protecting American's Competitive Edge', while testifying on trade policy with China. Photo: EPA-EFE")
- 4
![A member of the public has her photo taken with PLA military policewomen at the Stonecutters Island barracks in Hong Kong in 2015. Photo: AFP]( "A member of the public has her photo taken with PLA military policewomen at the Stonecutters Island barracks in Hong Kong in 2015. Photo: AFP")
- 5
![Alain Robert leaves Eastern Court after being barred from climbing buildings in Hong Kong for a year. Photo: Edward Wong]( "Alain Robert leaves Eastern Court after being barred from climbing buildings in Hong Kong for a year. Photo: Edward Wong")
You may also like
5 Hong Kong tech companies that are powering up the world
In partnership with: HKT PREMIER
For Asian firms wanting to get in on the action, China’s belt and road is not only about trade and infrastructure
Brought to you by: SCMP Events & Conferences
Comments: