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Located on the coast of Sulawesi Island’s largest city, Makassar, Tallo ward endures high water stress and contamination of local sources with heavy metals and other pollutants. Water stress is a well ...

The city of Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia has seen fast economic growth in the past few years. In 2019, the province’s growth reached 6.9% – higher than the 5% national rate – with rapid ...

Dancers are seen performing the Pallapi Aroo dance at the 2024 Makassar International Eight Festival and Forum (F8 Makassar) in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. F8 ...

Once home to one of the greatest kingdoms of the South Sulawesi region, today Makassar is reviving its strength by becoming the smartest city in Indonesia. At least that’s what its mayor, Mohammad ...

The provincial capital of South Sulawesi and a key pillar of Indonesia’s development, Makassar is seeing unprecedented growth in its economy, population, infrastructure and influence. An important ...

Armed police officers stand guard at the gate of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral which was attacked by suicide bomb on March 28, ahead of Mass on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, in Makassar, South ...