Maintaining main stadium

Maintaining main stadium

From Kompas

As a jogger who exercises daily outside the main stadium of Bung Karno Sports Complex, I feel concerned over the poor condition of the arena, which was once the pride of the nation and is claimed to be the largest in Southeast Asia.

With its paint work fading and peeling, the aging building looks like it has become a sanctuary for birds. Its water pipes are leaking and its toilets produce a very offensive smell.

Bung Karno's management has so far creatively raised funds by utilizing the various assets available. There is actually nothing preventing it from allocating a certain percentage of the stadium's maintenance budget.

Private circles, meanwhile, would also be prepared to get involved in the accumulating funds to keep the stadium in good shape, if so desired by the board of managers.

ALEXANDER F. Jakarta