No Less Magnificent Than JIS, Governor Wahidin Inaugurates Banten International Stadium

Banten International Stadium (BIS) on Pandeglang Street KM 6, Curug District, Serang City, was inaugurated by Banten Governor Wahidin Halim/Photo: Antara

SERANG - Banten Governor Wahidin Halim inaugurated an international sports arena with a capacity of 30,038 spectators, namely the Banten International Stadium (BIS) on Pandeglang Street KM 6, Curug District, Serang City, Monday 9 May evening.

"By saying Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, we will inaugurate this stadium," said Wahidin Halim accompanied by Deputy Governor Andika Hazrumy at the event which was attended by thousands of residents of Serang City and its surroundings.

"Hopefully it will provide benefits and happiness for the people of Banten," Wahidin added.

Wahidin said that the inauguration of the BIS was a joy for him and Deputy Governor Andika because Banten Province has the best football field.

"Banten has an international standard stadium," he said, quoted by Antara.

Banten International Stadium is here for the people of Banten who have longed for football fields and international standard stadiums.

"Let's take care of this stadium, don't let it become a slum place. The community must be involved in maintaining cleanliness. The people of Banten are known as civilized people, known internationally for a long time," said Wahidin.

On that occasion, Governor Wahidin also conveyed various other development achievements in his leadership era, starting from the construction of roads with cast concrete, the revitalization of the Old Banten area, the construction of an 8-story Banten Hospital building, the construction of the Aria Wangsakara Bridge (Bogeg), the construction of Labuan and Cilograng hospitals, the achievement of good, transparent, and accountable governance, to the resolution of Bank Banten problems with the challenges of handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are here with the spirit of building a new culture so that it does not become an underdeveloped region," said Wahidin.

Governor Wahidin also revealed that his tenure with Deputy Governor Andika will end on May 12, 2022.

"We apologize if we are not able to realize the expectations of the people of Banten. We have given what we can," he said.

Also present were the Chairperson of the Banten Provincial DPRD Andra Soni, Regional Secretary Al Muktabar, Forkopimda Banten Province, Serang Mayor Syafrudin, Serang Regent Ratu Tatu Chasanah, South Tangerang Deputy Mayor Pilar Saga Ichsan, Banten Provincial Government OPD Head, community leaders and thousands of Banten residents.

The series of BIS inauguration events were filled with a number of activities such as reading prayers for 1,000 students, Banten cultural attractions, MSME product exhibitions, traveling together, and friendly matches with All-Stars Artist.

As is well known, BIS was designed by adopting Banten culture where there is a Banten batik-patterned facade and a gate that characterizes Banten culture.

The stadium building consists of 5 floors with a seating capacity of 30,038 seats, VVIP stands, FIFA standard grass, AFC standard field lights, press conference rooms, and there is an IAAF international standard athletic track.