Persija President Invites Jakmania To Join In Securing Jakarta

Persija President, Mohammad Prapanca (left) and Persija Manager, Bambang Pamungkas. (ANTARA/Rauf Adipati)

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta President, Mohammad Prapanca, invites loyal Persija fans, Jakmania, to continue to strengthen each other in the midst of unfavorable security situations in several cities in Indonesia.

"For all Persija supporters wherever you are. Currently, we all feel the same sorrow, sadness, and concern. Indonesia is undergoing tests, trials, which should have a beautiful ending," said Prapanca in a written statement, Sunday.

"In this difficult situation, Persija invites all elements, players, coaches, officials, supporters, and of course the whole community, to take care of themselves and continue to join hands to strengthen each other."

Football is a step towards unity, a bond of brotherhood, and energy to ignite peace. Never waver by provocation, and don't let anger spark division," he continued.

Indonesia's security situation, especially Jakarta and a number of cities/districts, have been heating up in the last few days. Starting from various demonstrations criticizing the policies of the government and the DPR, the actions continued and continued with the feud between the police and the mass of action.

Public anger grew even more when an online motorcycle taxi driver was run over by a Brimob tactical vehicle on Thursday (28/8) in Jakarta. Violence and clashes then spread to various cities in Indonesia, such as in Makassar, Surakarta, and Surabaya.

Persija still had time to play the fourth week of the BRI Super League 2025/2026 when they visited Dewa United headquarters on Friday (29/8). Persija's 3-1 win in that match brought them to the top of the Super League standings with 10 points.

There are three matches in the fourth week of the Super League that have not been played this weekend, due to the preventive prevention of potential security problems by the police. The three matches were PSM Makassar against Persebaya Surabaya, Persib Bandung against Borneo FC, and Persita Tangerang hosting Semen Padang which was supposed to be played on Sunday (31/8).

After playing the fourth week of matches, the Super League will be off for about two weeks due to the FIFA Match Day break, and will only roll back on September 11.

"Come on Jak, guard our house, guard Jakarta, and protect Indonesia," concluded Prapanca.