1998–99 Liga Indonesia Premier Division
The 1998–99 Liga Indonesia Premier Division was the fifth season of the Liga Indonesia Premier Division, the top division of Indonesian football. The season began on 1 November 1998 and ended on 9 April 1999. The league was made up of 28 clubs. PSIS Semarang won the title after beating the defending champions, Persebaya Surabaya 1–0 in the final.Overview
It was contested by 28 teams, and PSIS Semarang won the championship.First stage
West Division
Group 1
Group 2
Relegation play-offs
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4–4 on aggregate. Persiraja Banda Aceh won on away goals and retained their spot in the Premier Division, Persita Tangerang were relegated.Central Division
Group 3
Group 4
Relegation play-offs
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Gelora Dewata won 7–5 on aggregate and retained their spot in the Premier Division, Persikabo Bogor were relegated.East Division
Group 5
Second stage
Group A
Group B
Knockout stage
Semifinals
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Awards
Top scorer
The following is a list of the top scorers from the 1998-99 season.
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
1 | Alain Mabenda | PSDS Deli Serdang | 11 |
2 | Musa Kallon | Persebaya Surabaya | 8 |
3 | Jean Michel Babouaken | PSMS Medan | 7 |
3 | Stephen Weah | Persikota Tangerang | 7 |
3 | Tugiyo | PSIS Semarang | 7 |
Best player