Ma·kas·sar

or Ma·ka·sar (mə-kăs′ər)

A city of central Indonesia on southwest Sulawesi Island. Settled by the Portuguese in 1512 at the invitation of the local ruler, it fell to the Dutch in the 1600s. From 1971 to 1999, it was known as Ujung Pandang.

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Makassar

(məˈkæsə; -ˈkɑː-) ,

Makasar

Macassar

(Placename) a port in central Indonesia, on SW Sulawesi: an important native port before Portuguese (16th century) and Dutch (17th century) control; capital of the Dutch East Indies (1946–49); a major Indonesian distribution and transshipment port. Pop: 1 100 019 (2000). Former name (1971–99): Ujung Pandang

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in order to keep pace with Group H leader PSM Makassar of Indonesia and Home United of Singapore.

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Midfielder Marwin Angeles struck in stoppage time as Kaya Iloilo earned a 1-1 draw with Indonesian side PSM Makassar Wednesday to stay on top of its group in the AFC Cup in Bogor, Indonesia.

Kaya draws with PSM in Indonesia

Officials said the floods flooded 10 areas of the province, including the provincial capital Makassar, after days of heavy rain.

Indonesia flood toll rises to 59

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Up to 30 people have perished due to flash floods that have swept many regions on southern island of Sulawesi including the provincial capital Makassar. Indonesian National Agency for Disaster Management, in statements monitored here, said 25 people had gone missing, in addition to thousands who fled to shelters and safer locations.

30 people perish in Indonesia floods

MAKASSAR: The death toll from flash floods and landslides in Indonesia jumped to 26, a disaster agency official said Thursday, as rescuers race to find still-missing victims.

Death toll from Indonesia flood rises to 26

The RP Blu Boys continued to dominate their opponents in the ongoing Makassar Open International Men and Women Softball Tournament at Makassar, Indonesia.

Lhuillier lauds RP Blu Boys' impressive run in Makassar

MAKASSAR, Indonesia -- An early warning system that could have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has been stalled in the testing phase for years.

Scores die in Indonesian tsunami as warning system stalls

Following the workshop, a subset of the participants continued on to Makassar, Sulawesi to dive on and provide a peer review of Mars's coral reef restoration system.

Reef Futures Looking Up! Large Scale Coral Reef Restoration is Possible

Makassar -- A powerful earthquake hit central Indonesia on Friday, causing a tsunami that slammed into a city on Sulawesi island with officials saying the tremor had levelled 'many' buildings.

Indonesian city hit by tsunami after powerful quake

Summary: New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Indian Naval Ships Shakti and Kamorta which are on a three-day visit to Makassar, Indonesia were 'Open to Visitors' on Sunday.

INS Shakti and Kamorta 'Open to Visitors' during Indonesia visit