The match between Persib Bandung and Borneo FC, scheduled to take place at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium (GBLA), Bandung City, on Sunday (31/8) at 7:00 PM Western Indonesia Time, is at risk of being canceled as scheduled.
The West Java Regional Police have officially sent a letter requesting the postponement of the match to the Director of i-League, Ferry Paulus. The letter, numbered B/3210/VIII/PAM.3.3./2025/Roops, was issued on Friday (29/8).
This request for postponement is based on the heated security situation in Bandung City following a massive protest by the BEM SI and BEM NUS West Java student alliance.
The demonstration, which lasted from afternoon until evening on Friday (29/8), turned chaotic, resulting in damage to several public facilities in the area of the West Java Regional Legislative Council building and along main road sections, with some spots even reported to be on fire.
In its letter, the police referred to several legal bases and the latest conditions, including:
Law Number 2 of 2002 concerning the Indonesian National Police
National Police Chief Telegram Letter Number STR/2444/VIII/OPS.1.3./2025 concerning widespread protest alert
West Java Regional Police Chief Telegram Letter Number STR/428/VIII/PAM.1.3./2025 regarding Alert Status I in West Java
The official match schedule for Persib Bandung vs Borneo FC on Sunday (31/8/2025) evening at GBLA
The current public security and order situation following the demonstration in Bandung
As of this news being published, neither i-League nor the management of Persib Bandung has issued an official statement regarding the request to postpone the match.
The Subang Resort Police held an Alert 1 Ceremony in order to anticipate developments in the current public security and order situation.
The activity, carried out at the Ceremony Field of the Subang Police Headquarters, was led directly by the Subang Police Chief on Friday (29/8/2025) morning.
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Chief of Subang Police, Main Officials of the Subang Police, Subang Police Sector Chiefs, officers, non-commissioned officers, civil servants of the Subang Police, and other personnel, totaling 170 personnel.
In his address, the Police Chief emphasized the importance of personnel preparedness in facing potential dynamics of public security and order in that region.
“Personnel are required to wear service uniforms, without exception, patrols must be conducted with a minimum of four personnel using four-wheel service vehicles, to increase vigilance. For intelligence members, I request anticipatory measures for potential protests through social media monitoring and preventive actions,” he stated.
Furthermore, he said personnel should provide socialization to the community, including online motorcycle taxi communities, regarding situation developments occurring in other regions. All units were ordered to implement the command headquarters security system (sispam mako) and contingency security with full strength and to immediately make reports.
“Members are prohibited from taking counterproductive actions that could harm the institution. Maintain health and safety, and immediately report any situational developments, no matter how small, to leadership,” he requested.
He emphasized that Alert Status 1 is in effect at the Subang Police Headquarters to ensure all personnel are in a state of readiness to face all potential vulnerabilities.
“Maintain harmony, stay united, solid, and always maintain health. May Allah SWT always protect, provide ease, and safeguard us all in carrying out our duties,” concluded the Police Chief.
With the implementation of this ceremony, the Subang Police are committed to increasing vigilance and preparedness in maintaining public security and order stability, while providing a sense of security and comfort for the community.
