Sad news has come from the extended family of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) of Banten Province. The Chairman of KONI Banten, Edi Ariadi, who was also the former Mayor of Cilegon for the 2016-2021 term, passed away on Monday morning, September 8, 2025.
Edi Ariadi took his last breath at around 04:35 AM local time at Siloam International Hospital, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang Regency. The news was confirmed by a KONI Banten administrator.
“Yes, it is true. The information is that he suffered from liver disease and was treated at Siloam Hospital,” the administrator stated.
The administrator added that the deceased was planned to be buried on the same day in Serang City. However, he could not confirm the exact time and location of the burial.
“I also heard from people in Cilegon; the news is that he will be buried today in Serang City,” he said.
The liver disease suffered by the deceased is a general term for disorders of the liver organ that lead to decreased function, including toxin removal and metabolic processing. This disease can be caused by hepatitis virus infection, excessive alcohol consumption, fat accumulation, or genetic disorders.
Additionally, Edi Ariadi was born in Serang on June 8, 1956. Before entering politics, he was a state civil servant.
His bureaucratic career began with several important positions in the Cilegon City Government, eventually being trusted as Head of the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda). His career peaked when he served as Regional Secretary of Cilegon City.
He then entered politics and was elected as Deputy Mayor of Cilegon, accompanying Tb Iman Ariyadi. In 2016, Edi Ariadi officially served as Mayor of Cilegon until 2021.
After that, he was trusted to become Chairman of the NasDem Party Regional Leadership Council (DPW) of Banten Province from 2019 to 2023. His last position was Chairman of KONI Banten, a role he held until before his passing.
Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI)
The Indonesian National Sports Committee (Komite Olahraga Nasional Indonesia, or KONI) is the official governing body responsible for developing and managing sports in Indonesia. It was established in 1946 to coordinate and promote national sports following the country’s independence. KONI plays a central role in organizing national sporting events and selecting athletes to represent Indonesia in international competitions.
Siloam International Hospital
Siloam International Hospital is a prominent private healthcare network in Indonesia, founded in 1996 by the Lippo Group. It has grown to become one of the country’s largest hospital chains, known for providing advanced medical services and technology. The hospital group is a significant part of Indonesia’s modern private healthcare development and expansion.
Lippo Karawaci
Lippo Karawaci is a large, master-planned township and business district located in Tangerang, Indonesia. It was developed beginning in the 1990s by the Lippo Group and is considered one of the first and most prominent integrated “satellite cities” designed to alleviate congestion in Jakarta. The area is a self-contained hub featuring residential neighborhoods, shopping malls, hospitals, international schools, and a university.
Tangerang Regency
Tangerang Regency is a historic region in Indonesia’s Banten Province, located just west of Jakarta. Historically, it was a significant center for trade and agriculture, with notable Chinese-Indonesian cultural influences dating back to the 17th century. Today, it is a major industrial and residential area, forming part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan region.
Serang City
Serang City is the capital of Banten province in Indonesia, located on the island of Java. It has a rich history as a center of Islamic culture and was once the seat of the powerful Banten Sultanate, a major pepper-trading port that rivaled Dutch-controlled Batavia (modern-day Jakarta). Today, it serves as a regional government and economic hub.
Cilegon City
Cilegon City is an industrial port city located in Banten Province, Indonesia, on the western tip of Java. Historically a small town, it was officially established as an independent city in 1999 and is now a major national center for steel production and heavy industry, dominated by the massive Krakatau Steel complex.
Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda)
The Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) is a government institution in Indonesia responsible for formulating regional development plans and policies. It was established to support national development goals through coordinated planning at the provincial and district levels. Bappeda plays a central role in budgeting, monitoring, and evaluating development programs to ensure they align with local needs and priorities.
NasDem Party
The NasDem Party (Partai NasDem) is a political party in Indonesia, officially established in 2011 by media tycoon Surya Paloh. It was founded as a vehicle for its leader’s political ambitions and promotes itself as a nationalist and modern party. The party has grown to become a significant political force, currently part of the ruling coalition government supporting President Joko Widodo.
