Despite assurances and claims by PSSI and JakPro that the Jakarta International Stadium meets FIFA requirements, it will undergo extensive renovations not including the ongoing construction of a nearby commuter line train station.
Public Works Minister Basuki Hadimuljono announced the renovation plans earlier today to comply with FIFA certification requirements following Indonesia’s surprise appointment as the host nation for the U-17 FIFA World Cup in December this year after forcing the U-20 World Cup to be relocated to Argentina last month.
The pride and joy of former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has been beset with issues from lack of public access, having only a single stadium entrance, substandard access for teams, lack of public parking, to non standard pitch conditions.
The Rp4.5 trillion 82,000 capacity stadium in North Jakarta was originally built to be the home ground of Jakarta’s football team Persija but since the completion of the stadium in June 2022, the club has yet to play a single game there.
Among the least of its problems, the English language name of the stadium which violates the laws on naming public buildings and landmarks. Suggestions have been made to rename the stadium with an Indonesian name but it may be decided further down the road.
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