PSSI under chairman Johar Arifin officially decided to replace ISL as a top level with the Indonesian Premier League.
After the signing of the MoU between Djohar Arifin Husein (PSSI) and La Nyalla Matalitti (KPSI-PSSI) that was initiated by FIFA and the AFC through the AFC force task, Indonesia Super League was under the control of the joint committee to remain manageable by PT Liga Indonesia until the establishment of a new professional competition by the committee.
[2] Persibo Bojonegoro, Persema Malang, Bontang and PSM Makassar were joined to 2011–12 Indonesian Premier League.
They were replaced by the best three teams from the 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier Division, Persiba Bantul, Mitra Kukar and Persiraja Banda Aceh.
2010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier Division best-eight teams sides PSAP Sigli, Persiram Raja Ampat, Gresik United and PSMS Medan replaced Persijap Jepara, Semen Padang, Persiba Bantul and Persiraja Banda Aceh after those four teams joined to 2011–12 Indonesian Premier League.