Sidoarjo, East Java, Jan. 13 -- The renovation of several stadiums and sports facilities in East Java is aimed at meeting the standards set by global football governing body FIFA, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has said.

"Other than in Sidoarjo, other stadiums in East Java are also currently undergoing renovation to meet FIFA standards," he stated here on Monday.

They are Gelora Joko Samudro in Gresik, Surajaya Stadium in Lamongan, Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan in Pamekasan, and Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang.

The minister said that the renovations are being carried out to improve the security and comfort of spectators, following the 2022 Kanjuruhan Stadium stampede.

During his...