List of Famous people born in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Idham Azis is an Indonesian police general. He was the Chief of the Indonesian National Police, having served from November 2019 till January 2021. Originating from Kendari, he began his career in the police force in 1988, and participated in several counter-terrorism operations before holding several high-ranking posts such as the Chief of the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Regional Police and the Criminal Investigation Agency.

Apriyani Rahayu is an Indonesian badminton player specializing in doubles. She was the gold medalist in 2019 Southeast Asian Games, and two times bronze medalists at the World Championships in 2018 and 2019. Rahayu also won bronze medals at the 2018 Asian Games in the women's team and doubles with her current partner Greysia Polii.

Nur Alam is a former Governor of South East Sulawesi. He was inaugurated for his first five-year term in 2008, and for his second in 2013.

Ali Mazi is an Indonesian lawyer and politician who is the governor of Southeast Sulawesi.