diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 3bf3752168..6c78530425 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ github:
   protected_branches:
     master:
       required_status_checks:
-        # strict means "Require branches to be up-to-date before merging".
-        strict: false
+        # strict means "Require branches to be up-to-date before merging". (TODO: turnoff when branch is stable)
+        strict: true
         # contexts are the names of checks that must pass (now only enable the basic check)
         contexts:
           - Analyze (java)