Medan Jaya or Penajam Medan Jaya (2008–09) or Medina Medan Jaya (2010-now) is an

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club based in

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. They play in Liga 3. Their home ground is

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History

Medan Jaya was established in 1987 and has become a well-respected club in the era of competition Galatama as well as the Premier Division competition. But the achievements of this team started to decline in 2000. In season 1999/2000, Medan Jaya was relegated to the First Division and thrown back to the

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in season 2004. Medan Jaya re-tread into First Division competition started the 2006 season.

Name

* Penajam Medan Jaya (2008–2009; incorporating the name of the owner of the majority stake) * Medina Medan Jaya (2010-now; incorporating the name of the owner of the majority stake)

References

External links

Medina Medan Jaya
at Liga-Indonesia.co.id Football clubs in Indonesia Football clubs in North Sumatra Association football clubs established in 1987 1987 establishments in Indonesia {{Indonesia-footyclub-stub