The Budget For The Renovation Of The Kanjuruhan Stadium Is Higher Than The Estimated Menpora, This Is What The Regent Of Malang Said

The riots at the Malang Jakarta Stadium after the Arema FC vs Persebaya match caused at least 125 people to die. (Photo via Antara/H Prabowo)

JAKARTA - The budget for the renovation of the Kanjuruhan Stadium proposed by the Malang Regency Government turned out to be higher than the estimated Minister of Youth and Sports, Zainudin Amali.

The Minister of Youth and Sports previously mentioned that the funding was around Rp. 400 billion. However, Malang Regent M Sanusi said that the proposed budget for the renovation of the Kanjuruhan Stadium was Rp580.

According to him, the renovation will be carried out at a number of points that prioritize security for the audience. Sanusi has even conveyed to President Joko Widodo, for the renovation of the mobile stands, it requires Rp800 billion.

"Yesterday's Menpora was between Rp400 billion, my submission was Rp580 billion. For the mobile stands, in the past the proposal I submitted was Rp800 billion, yesterday I submitted it to the President," Sanusi said as quoted by Antara, Wednesday.

In addition to submitting a budget for the renovation of the Kanjuruhan Stadium, the Malang Regency Government also plans to build a monument to the commemoration of the Kanjuruhan tragedy, which has so far resulted in 132 casualties.

The construction of the monument in the stadium area, he continued, is currently still in the planning stage. The Malang Regency Government has also communicated with the Universitas Brawijaya architect team.

"This is still planning, what will happen after the final, regarding the new financing I ask the council. Be patient, because this monument is forever," he said.

On Saturday, October 1, there was a riot after the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya with a final score of 2-3 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang Regency. The defeat caused a number of supporters to fall and enter the field area.

The riots grew bigger where a number of flares were thrown including other objects. Joint security officers from the police and the TNI tried to dispel the fans and eventually used tear gas.

As a result of the incident, as many as 132 people were reported to have died from fractures, trauma to the head and neck and asphyxia or reduced oxygen levels in the body. In addition, it is also reported that hundreds of people suffered minor injuries including serious injuries.