Anies Tells Jakmania That JIS Development Will Be Completed Soon

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan conveyed that information on the construction of the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) would soon be completed to the supporters of the Persija soccer club, Jakmania.

During the celebration or commemoration of Jakmania's 24th anniversary, Governor Anies said the construction of the international standard stadium was one of the promises of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.

"The promise will be completed soon. What is it? The promise is to bring an international stadium in Jakarta. Thank God, friends, it will be completed soon, currently (progress) is about 88 percent," said Anies at the Sunda Kelapa Mosque, Central Jakarta, Sunday, December 19.

Anies explained that currently the progress of the JIS construction in North Jakarta has reached 88 percent and will soon be used as a match arena for football club supporters throughout Indonesia, including Jakmania, to witness.

To the supporters of the capital's football club, Anies reminded Persija Jakarta's momentum to win Liga 1 in 2018.

Then, Persija Jakarta also won the Menpora Cup this year. Therefore, he hopes that the fans will become a classy role model, like the pride of the capital's stadium.

"From now on, The Jak is preparing to be on par with stadiums. International stadiums, international teams, and international class supporters. We hope The Jak shows not only a global class place, but the supporters can also be role models," said the former Minister of Education and Culture that.

As for now, the construction of JIS has entered the final stage. A number of interior works are being carried out, such as installing spectator seats, working on the remains of precast audience stands, installing lights, and installing an audio system (sound system).

Based on the British media report Daily Mail on 20 February 2021, JIS was listed as one of the 10 grandest stadiums in the world.

JIS is aligned with Miami Freedom Park, Lusail Iconic, Bramley-Moore Dock, Camp Nou, Santiago Bernabeu, New Feyenoord, Della Roma, New San Siro, and Grand Stade de Casablanca.

Not only that, JIS is the only stadium building that has obtained a platinum level green building certificate in the "Design Recognition" aspect.