diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 9650e2973c..12886b9738 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ github:
     master:
       required_status_checks:
         # strict means "Require branches to be up-to-date before merging".
-        strict: true
+        strict: false
         # contexts are the names of checks that must pass (now only enable the basic check)
         contexts:
           - Analyze (java)