Member Of The House Of Representatives Calls The Disastered Malang Village Tragedy In The World Since 1964

Two cars were burned during a riot after the Arema FC match against Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, East Java, Saturday, October 1. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives Charles Meikyansyah said that the tragedy at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java, which killed hundreds of heartbreaking people for the world of Indonesian football.

"'The death of hundreds of people in this tragedy Kanjurusan has been the worst tragedy in the world since 1964. This is an extraordinary humanitarian tragedy," Charles said as quoted by Antara, Sunday, October 2.

Therefore, he continued, the apparatus and the organizing committee for the soccer match had to explain to the public why these riots occurred.

Charles also asked law enforcement to thoroughly investigate the cause of these riots in order to be a lesson for all parties.

"It is hoped that it will not happen again in the future. All parties must work together," he said.

The member of Commission XI of the DPR RI from the East Java IV electoral district asked the government and relevant agencies to provide the best treatment for the victims, both those who died and those who were undergoing treatment at a number of hospitals.

"We hope that the government will provide maximum medical services and treatment so that the number of victims who died does not increase," he said.

The tragedy at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, began when thousands of Aremania supporters burst into the field area after Arema FC lost to Persebaya with a score of 3-2.

The Persebaya players and officials immediately left the Kanjuruhan Stadium using four coal-length cars.

The riots grew. A number of flares were thrown, including other objects. Joint security officers from the National Police and the TNI tried to dispel the supporters.

As of Sunday afternoon, 129 people were reported to have died in the tragedy that occurred after the Arema FC match against Persebaya.