Makassar, Aug. 7 -- South Sulawesi Deputy Governor Fatmawati Rusdi emphasized the importance of strengthening women's roles and independence in public life.

"Women of South Sulawesi possess a strong identity shaped by noble cultural and social values such as siri' na pacce , courage, and ethical conduct," Fatmawati noted in a statement in Makassar on Thursday.

She highlighted that respectful politics remains a distinctive trait of Bugis-Makassar women in leadership.

"South Sulawesi women are defined by siri' na pacce , courage, and politeness. Our trademark is respectful politics, and that is the principle I always uphold in every leadership role," she stated while delivering a keynote speech at the Intermediate Training (Latihan Kader...