JAKARTA - President Director of Angkasa Pura I Faik Fahmi admitted that he had not yet brought security to the badara managed, namely I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali if the national team (timnas) of Israel played in Bali.
As is known, the Israeli national team is one of the participants of the 2023 U-20 World Cup which will be held in Indonesia.
The world football event will be held in May.
"We don't have (special security) yet. The important thing is that we prepare the airport in terms of infrastructure and others," he told reporters, written Wednesday, March 22.
Faik said that until now his party is still communicating with other stakeholders before preparing special security at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
"Furthermore, there will be coordination with relevant stakeholders," he said.
For your information, the participation of the Israeli national team in the 2023 U-20 World Cup in Indonesia won in the spotlight, even causing criticism. In fact, dozens of people took action against the Israeli national team in the horse statue area of Monas, Central Jakarta, on Monday, March 20, afternoon.
Not only that, Bali Governor Wayan Koster issued a circular letter (SE) asking the Menpora to prohibit the Israeli national team from competing in Bali at the U-20 World Cup event.
Regarding the circular that was widely circulated, the Bali Provincial Government could not yet be asked for confirmation. VOI has tried to contact related parties, but has not yet responded.
Meanwhile, the acting (Plt) of Menpora, Muhadjir Effendy said he could not take a rash attitude.
He submitted this situation in accordance with the applicable law.
This statement was made by Muhadjir Effendy after the handover session of Acting Minister of Youth and Sports from Zainuddin Amali at Wisma Kemenpora, Senayan on Thursday, March 16 afternoon.
On the same occasion, he also said that he would first coordinate with the relevant ranks
"The point is, we stick to our commitments. This is not a matter of policy, but a law," said Muhadjir Effendy.
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