It only became an official club after being recognized by the PSSI on 9 September 1953 as their member. In the Liga Indonesia Premier Division era, they were relegated in the 1998–99 Liga Indonesia Premier Division season but got promoted in the next season and clinched the 2000 First Division title.
The club was officially recognized by the PSSI on September 9, 1953, as a member of their league. During the Liga Indonesia Premier Division era, they were relegated in the 1998–99 season but returned to the top tier and won the First Division title in 2000.