Makassar Launches 'Makassar Move' App Feature to Promote Health and Civic Engagement

The Makassar City Government has introduced a new feature called 'Makassar Move' within the Lontara Plus application, aiming to promote healthy living and boost citizen engagement in maintaining public facilities. The initiative was launched by Mayor Munafri Arifuddin during the Makassar Half Marathon event.

Makassar Move is designed to recognize and reward residents who consistently engage in physical activities like running, walking, or cycling. The app tracks users' activities, and every two weeks, the city government will host challenges offering attractive prizes. Mayor Arifuddin encouraged all residents to use the Lontara Plus app and participate in Makassar Move for a healthier lifestyle.

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Makassar Move can be accessed by everyone who runs every day, walks every day, cycles every day. Their activities will be recorded in the application. Every two weeks, participants who log their activities have a chance to win various interesting prizes from the Makassar City Government.

Beyond promoting fitness, the feature also serves as a channel for citizens to report problems with public infrastructure. Users can report issues such as broken sidewalks or potholes, contributing to the city's maintenance efforts. According to Moh. Roem, Head of the Communication and Informatics Office, both physical activities and facility reports will be converted into points. The more points accumulated, the greater the chance of winning prizes, which range from sports equipment to fitness accessories. The feature is expected to be available soon on the Lontara Plus app.

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Participants collect as many points as possible. The more points and the more reports related to public facilities, especially pedestrian paths and potholes, the higher the points earned.