He was in the city of Malang to visit relatives of the victims and those wounded in a stampede that killed at least 131 people on Saturday, and to see the stadium where the tragedy took place.

The President’s trip came as anger grew over the police response to a field invasion during which officers fired tear gas into packed stands as fans of Arema FC tried to approach players following their defeat to fierce rival Persebaya Surabaya.

"I want to know the root of the problem that caused this tragedy so that we can get the best solution," he told reporters outside Saiful Anwar Hospital in Malang.

"I will order the Public Works and Housing Ministry to audit all stadiums used for the [soccer] league," he said.

Jokowi added that he had spoken with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday about improving Indonesia's "football management" and possible assistance from the world soccer governing body.

He had earlier entered the hospital to speak with several wounded patients, saying he told them to "keep up their spirits", and asked them about what happened on the night of the match.

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