EN.malanginspirasi.com – The East Java Regional Police (Polda Jatim) hosted a strategic silaturahmi (gathering) between the management of Persebaya Surabaya and Arema Malang to ensure security and a conducive atmosphere ahead of their BRI Liga 1 2025/2026 match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang on April 28, 2026.
The meeting took place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Polda Jatim lobby and was led directly by East Java Police Chief Irjen Pol Nanang Avianto. Senior Polda Jatim officials, relevant police chiefs, and official representatives from both clubs were in attendance.
Irjen Pol Nanang Avianto expressed appreciation for the presence of both teams and stressed the importance of collaboration among all parties to create a safe and high-quality match atmosphere.
“Thank you to Persebaya and Arema for attending. Our hope is that football matches in East Java become an exciting and safe spectacle, not filled with tension, and can help drive the local economy,” said Irjen Nanang.
Keep Rivalry Healthy
The Kapolda also emphasized that club rivalries must remain within the bounds of sportsmanship.
“Let us keep the rivalry healthy so that every match proceeds safely and conducively,” he asserted.
Nanang Avianto reminded club management and supporters to maintain control and avoid being easily provoked by unverified information on social media.
Persebaya’s management thanked Polda Jatim for its active role in supporting safe and orderly competition.
“We are grateful for Polda Jatim’s support. We also continue to remind our supporters not to be influenced by provocations, especially on social media,” said the Persebaya representative.
Meanwhile, a representative from the Aremania Presidium affirmed full commitment to ensuring security when hosting Persebaya at Kanjuruhan Stadium.
“Aremania is ready to safeguard the security and comfort of all parties. There is zero tolerance for anyone committing unlawful acts,” the Aremania representative stated firmly.
The meeting resulted in a joint commitment between Polda Jatim, Persebaya, and Arema to strengthen coordination, enhance monitoring of potential provocations, and foster a safe, peaceful, and integrity-driven football culture in East Java.
