JAKARTA - The tragedy at the Malang Kanjuruhan Stadium has received full attention from the government. President Joko Widodo has ordered his staff to carry out a total evaluation.
This directive was immediately responded to by Jokowi's ministers. Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD immediately formed a joint team of independent fact-finding (TGIPF).
In addition, Mahfud MD also asked the Minister of Youth and Sports to summon related parties to ensure whether the regulations had been enforced.
"Menpora must immediately invite PSSI, clubs and committees to ensure the enforce of the rules," Mahfud MD said at a press conference, Monday, October 3.
"Both in matches made by FIFA, as well as those regulated in various laws and regulations. This is part of the total evaluation efforts," he continued.
He said that currently their main focus is on football.
"Now what we are doing is for football, not other branches. Because the others can be said to be fine," said Mahfud.
The riot at the Kanjuruhan Stadium occurred when Arema FC supporters, Aremania, burst into the field area after their favorite team lost 2-3 to Persebaya in the 2022-2023 Indonesian League 1 continued match.
The police then fired tear gas in the field which made many supporters faint and difficulty breathing.
The defeated supporters caused panic in the stadium area and were scrambling to find a way out. That makes many of them squeezed and trampled on while trying to leave the stadium stands.
The National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit, stated that 125 people died as a result of the incident.
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