SINGAPORE - There is "no quick solution" to quelling football fanaticism in Indonesia, which led to Saturday's tragedy in Malang, where at least 125 people died and 320 were injured in a stampede.
In the aftermath of the incident, Dr A'an Suryana, visiting fellow at the Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute, told The Straits Times that concerted efforts have to be made by all stakeholders to overcome the negative impact of football fanaticism.
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