Anies Baswedan's Message To Persija Supporters: Take Care Of JIS As Well As Possible, Become An Exemplary Supporter

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan inaugurated the Jakarta International Stadium, Sunday, July 24

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan ordered Jakmania, Persija supporters to guard the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS). Jakmania was asked to act as an exemplary supporter.

“We hope that Jakmania will continue to be an exemplary supporter. continue to be the guardian of the spirit of our players on the field. Take good care of this place, this is our home, this is the place that unites us," Anies said at the inauguration of JIS, Sunday, July 24.

Anies said that he would be fully responsible as governor of DKI in the near future. Anies will return to the JIS stadium as Jakmania.

"Take care of our stadium, take care of the pride of this place and show everyone that this stadium is not only a magnificent building but its supporters are role models for all," he said.

In his speech, Anies said that the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) is a masterpiece for Persija supporters or commonly called The Jakmania, residents of DKI Jakarta, and Indonesia. This building is 100 percent made by the nation's children.

"Today, this masterpiece standing in Jakarta is dedicated to Jakmania, for the citizens of Jakarta and for Indonesia," said Anies in his remarks which was greeted by enthusiastic Persija supporters who were present at JIS, North Jakarta on Sunday, July 24.

"This masterpiece is 100 percent built by the nation's children. It was built from the sweat of Indonesians who were born from the wombs of Indonesian mothers," continued Anies.

He said the extraordinary support from The Jakmania had made the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government excited to build this soccer stadium. Moreover, since five years ago, Anies has promised to build a house for Persija.

"The Jak is willing to participate in guarding the promise and today The Jakmania has fulfilled the promised stadium," he said.

Anies then thanked a number of parties who contributed to the construction of the stadium. Among them, the central government has given permission to PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) and other BUMDs.

Not only that, the former Minister of Education and Culture (Mendikbud) also thanked the workers.

"This is a colossal work, this is not the work of one person. This is the work of thousands of people. Thousands of people work day and night to complete a masterpiece project," he said.