Kuala Lumpur, El Sky News — Persib Bandung midfielder Adam Alis went viral after sharing a story about being stopped by Malaysian police during the team’s stay in Malaysia for the AFC Champions League 2 (2025/26) match against Selangor FC.
On November 7, 2025, Adam Alis recounted that he was traveling with teammates Kakang Rudianto and Robi Darwis when Malaysian officers stopped their vehicle for a routine check. The police cited a traffic violation, commonly referred to as “ditilang.”
Adam explained that during the stop, Robi Darwis presented his Indonesian military identification card (KTA TNI). The officer was reportedly surprised upon seeing the card and asked, “Kamu prajurit?” (Are you a soldier?). After that, the officer’s demeanor changed and the conversation became more relaxed.
Adam said that the officer mentioned they had been driving in the wrong direction, known locally as “lawan arah.” The situation ended without conflict, and the players continued their journey safely.
The light-hearted incident quickly went viral in Indonesia, with many fans finding humor in the exchange and the officer’s reaction. The timing of the story also drew attention, as it occurred while Persib Bandung was enjoying positive results in Malaysia — having come from behind to win 3–2 against Selangor FC.
The event highlighted a rare off-pitch moment involving Indonesian footballers abroad and showed how cross-cultural interactions can unfold in unexpected ways.
