Jakarta, July 5 -- The Public Works Ministry is reviewing the Depok city government's proposal to build a new stadium in Depok, West Java, that meets Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) standards for holding national team matches.

Secretary of the ministry's Directorate General of Strategic Infrastructure Essy Asiah stated in Jakarta on Friday that the proposal followed a meeting between Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo, Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Chairman Erick Thohir, and Depok Mayor Supian Suri.

Asiah explained that the Depok mayor has submitted a proposal and design concept for a stadium with a capacity of around 20 thousand spectators to the ministry, aiming to provide more suitable and represent...