Read Utuh Jokowi's Speech About Qualifying From FIFA Sanctions Which In Fact Makes Netizens Not Invited 'PSSI'

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JAKARTA - President Jokowi received an official FIFA letter regarding the tragedy at the Malang Kanjuruhan Stadium which killed more than 130 people. The good news is that there is no sanction from FIFA for Indonesian football.

"Yesterday I received a letter from FIFA, this is a follow-up to the results of my conversation per telephone with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on October 3, 2022," Jokowi said as quoted by the Secretariat's official website, Friday, October 7.

"Based on the letter, thank God Indonesian football is not subject to sanctions by FIFA," said Jokowi.

FIFA together with the government will form an Indonesian football transformation team. FIFA will also have an office in Indonesia during these processes.

There were quite a number of points that President Jokowi said at that time. But what's interesting is that there is not a single word that Jokowi mentions PSSI.

Even though all the points conveyed were more aimed at improving the quality of football. And PSSI is the party in full responsibility.

The following is President Jokowi's full statement that there is not a single PSSI statement.

Yesterday I received a letter from FIFA, this is a follow-up to the results of my conversation by telephone with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on October 3, 2022. Based on the letter, thank God Indonesian football was not sanctioned by FIFA. FIFA together with the government will form a team to transform Indonesian football and FIFA will have offices in Indonesia during these processes.

In addition, collaborative steps will be taken between FIFA, AFC, and the Indonesian Government for:

First, building stadium security standards for stadiums in our country, Indonesia.

Second, formulating protocol standards and security procedures carried out by the police based on international security standards.

Third, we will also jointly conduct socialization and discussions with football clubs in Indonesia, including supporters' representatives for suggestions and input, as well as mutual commitments.

Fourth, regarding match schedule arrangements that take into account the existing potential risks.

And the fifth, assistance from experts in their fields.

Later the President of FIFA will come to Indonesia in October or November to discuss with the government.

Thank you.