Coordinating Minister of Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Mahfud MD evaluate the avoidance of responsibility between PT LIB, PSSI and Indosiar in responding to the tragedy Kanjuruhan Stadium Malang is proof that the Indonesian football league is a bit chaotic.
“But the fact that they avoid each other’s operational responsibilities on the ground such as between LIB, PSSI, Panpel and even Indosiar is proof that the organization of the league is a bit chaotic,” Mahfud said in his statement on Wednesday (12 / 10).
Mahfud said this condition endangered the world of football in Indonesia. Therefore, the Joint Independent Fact-Finding Team (TGIPF) will look for the root of the problem as material for developing recommendations in the future.
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“The TGIPF recommendation has not yet been issued, it will still be discussed today,” he said.
On the other hand, Mahfud admitted that he coordinated and crossed his findings with those of Komnas HAM. He estimated the possibility that Komnas HAM would recommend something unique in accordance with his authority.
He said the TGIPF results would not be announced until they were handed over to President Jokowi.
“Because the TGIPF was formed by a presidential decree for the purposes of the President. The TGIPF will present a report to the President next Friday or Monday,” he said.
The tragedy at the Kanjuruhan stadium occurred on 1 October 2022 the night after Arema FC’s game with Persebaya. At first, the Arema fans appeared to descend into the pitch area to look for players and officials after the match was over.
The police responded by throwing tear gas into the field and into the stadium stands. As a result, the audience ran in panic. A total of 132 Arema FC fans died as a result of this tragedy.
(rzr / DAL)
