Indonesia stadium stampede: M'sia ready to extend any form of assistance, says Ahmad Faizal

Residents and football supporters gather for a vigil outside the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java on Sunday (Oct 2). At least 127 people died at the football stadium in Indonesia when fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas, triggering a stampede, authorities said. - Photo by Juni Kriswanto / AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is ready to extend any form of assistance if required by the government of the Republic of Indonesia, particularly their Youth and Sports Ministry following the football riot incident on Saturday (Oct 1), says Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

The Youth and Sports Minister said Indonesia was not just a neighbouring country but both nations were allies that belong to the same kinship and will always be together in times of trouble.