Sulawesi proposes new province

Sulawesi proposes new province

MAKASSAR: The declaration of Luwu province will take place in
its capital, Palopo, on June 28, adding to Indonesia's list of 32
provinces.

A number of activities are scheduled to mark the declaration
of the province, at its four main cities, Palopo, Belopa, Masamba
and Malili.

The new province comprises four districts, whose area covers
about one-third of the province of South Sulawesi, with a
population of almost 1.5 million.

Luwu has become the third province in South Sulawesi, after
the establishment of West Sulawesi province, which received
approval from the House of Representatives in 2002. The main
district, Luwu, was divided into several districts in 1999. --
Antara