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