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Teams

Team changes

Relegated from Premier Division

* Persiba * Persikabo * Persita

Promoted to Premier Division

* Indocement Cirebon * Persijatim * PSPS

Name changes

* Pelita Bakrie changed their name to Pelita Solo following their relocation to

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Stadiums and locations

First stage

West Division

East Division

Second stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Semifinals

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Final

Awards

Top scorer

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Best player

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References

External links

Indonesia - List of final tables (RSSSF)
{{DEFAULTSORT:1999-2000 Liga Indonesia Premier Division Indonesian Premier Division seasons 1999–2000 in Indonesian football

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1999 in Asian football 2000 in Asian football Top level Indonesian football league seasons