Don`t Equalize BMW Stadium with Hambalang, Basuki Says

Jakarta Provincial Government is still unable to demolish Lebak Bulus stadium, South Jakarta even though the location is already closed. Minister of Sport and Youth Roy Suryo assessed the substitute location in Bersih, Manusiawi, dan Wibawa (BMW) Park in Papanggo urban village, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta have disputed status . That is why the minister did not issue the recommendation letter to demolish the stadium.

Previously, the minister told to issue the letter if we have certificate. Now he told different

Acting Jakarta Governor, Basuki T. Purnama, requested not to equalize this case with Hambalang Stadium. The minister avoids to have problem with KPK if the recommendation letter is issued. "This is not Hambalang," Basuki uttered, Thursday (6/26).

The developer is still working in finishing disputed land status. Mostly the land is clear and certified. "Previously, the minister told to issue the letter if we have certificate. Now he told different," Basuki added.

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According to Basuki, 14 ha of land from Nusantara Bonded Zone (KBN) in the area is enough for a stadium. The rests will be constructed for park and reservoir.

Basuki is actually do not want to extend the problem. He wants to have proper discussion with the minister. It is aimed to smooth the MRT development.

"I also have consult with former Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso. He was also demolish Menteng stadium for park. Bang Yos told me that he did need minister's approval for demolishing stadium," Basuki explained.