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FBES Students Dominate Iskandar Puteri GIS Competition 2023- Storymap Creator Challenge With Outstanding Achievements

Iskandar Puteri, 16 Januari 2023- The students from the Faculty of Built and Surveying (FBES) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia achieved remarkable success in the GIS Competition 2023-Storymap Creator Challenge, a testament to their hard work and dedication. The competition was organized by the Iskandar Puteri City Council in partnership with Faculty of Built and Surveying (UTM), University of Reading, ESRI Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Planners, and Royal Institute Surveyor of Malaysia, was a highly competitive event spanning a duration of 558 hours of creation time, from December 8th, 2022 to December 31st, 2022.

A total of 32 entries were received in the GIS Competition 2023-Storymap Creator Challenge, comprising two main categories: Nature and Physical Science in Iskandar Puteri and Humanities and Culture in Iskandar Puteri, showcasing the diversity and creativity of the participants. For the first time, the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FBES) proudly sent 27 teams of students representing three main programs: Urban and Regional Planning Program, Geoinformation Program and Landscape Architecture Program, marking a significant achievement on the remarkable talent of FBES students.

At the prize-giving ceremony presided over by the Mayor of Iskandar Puteri City Council, Dato’ Haji Mohd Haffiz Bin Haji Ahmad; the students achieved outstanding success by winning a total of 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze, and 4 Special Mention Awards, with total prize money of RM7,800.00.

The students have successfully utilized their Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills and the data provided by the OneMBIP portal to generate compelling and unique story narratives. Through the integration of GIS techniques and data analysis, the students were able to creatively explore and showcase the information in a new and engaging way. The resulting narratives not only demonstrated a strong understanding of GIS concepts but also highlighted the power of GIS in storytelling and communication.

The integration of dashboard displays from big data sources into the storymap not only enhances the overall visual appeal but also allows students to showcase their skills in data visualization. The use of real-world data in a dynamic and interactive format provides a more engaging and meaningful learning experience for students. It also allows them to apply the concepts they have learned in a practical and relevant way, which can deepen their understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets can be valuable in many industries, making this an essential skill for students to develop.

Further, the students demonstrated their ability to effectively utilize sentiment analysis techniques by analyzing social media big data sources to understand public sentiment towards a specific issue or product. This task required them to not only extract relevant data from various platforms but also to perform text preprocessing and cleaning feature extraction, and sentiment classification. The outcome of this exercise gave them a deeper understanding of how people feel about the specific subject matter and how to interpret the results. The ability to conduct sentiment analysis is a valuable skill, particularly in today’s digital age where social media is a primary source of information and opinion. This skill can be used in various fields such as marketing, politics, and customer service, and provides a valuable perspective on the public’s perception of a product or issue.

We hope that the successful partnership between UTM and Iskandar Puteri City Council will continue in the future. We are deeply grateful for their support and generosity of them in fully funding the prize for this competition. Their contribution has been instrumental in making this event a success and providing students with an enriching learning experience. We look forward to further collaboration and opportunities to work together to achieve common goals in the future.

It is important to acknowledge the tireless effort and dedication of TPr Chew Lee Ting and her team in meticulously planning and executing this competition. Their hard work and commitment to ensuring a smooth and successful event cannot be overstated.  Their dedication and attention to detail are truly commendable, and we are grateful for their contributions.

We extend our utmost gratitude and appreciation to the advisors who have provided guidance and oversight throughout the competition. Their support and expertise were significant in ensuring that the student’s work was of the highest quality and met the necessary standards. Their contributions are deeply valued and we thank them for their invaluable support:

Urban and Regional Planning:

Ts Gs Dr. Noradila Binti Rusli 
Ts Gs. Noordini Binti Che’man
TPr. Gs Dr. Nafisa Binti Hosni
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Rafee Bin Majid
Dr. AK Mohd Rafiq Bin AK Matusin

Landscape Architecture:
Gs Dr. Solehin Fitry Bin Rosley
Dr. Janatun Naim Binti Yusof
Dr. Norliza Mohd Isa

Geoinformation
Dr. Suzanna Binti Azmy
Dr. Aimi Binti Musa
Dr. Hafiz Bin Yatim

Congratulation to the winners. 

All the storymaps creations can be accessed at https://link.mbip.gov.my/IPGIS-Challenge

MBIP-UTM GIS COMPETITION 2022 STORYMAP CHALLENGE

Program GIS Competition merupakan pertandingan yang dijalankan bersama Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri telah diadakan sebelumnya pada 2019 dengan tujuan memberikan pendedahan dan peluang kepada pelajar menggunapakai kemahiran dan pengetahuan dalam bidang yang dipelajari untuk diaplikasikan dalam Sistem Maklumat Geografi (GIS). Pertandingan ini memerlukan pelajar menganalisis dan memanipulasi data MBIP yang dikongsi semasa program ini. 

Rentetan daripada pandemik yang berlangsung selama dua tahun, program ini terhenti sementara dan dicadangkan dilaksanakan pada tahun ini semula bagi menjadikan program ini sebagai program tradisi tahunan bagi kumpulan penyelidikan GRiSP, Fakulti Alam Bina.

Program GIS Competition bagi tahun ini, akan dijalankan menggunakan platfom ArcGIS StoryMap. Platfom ini merupakan transformasi penceritaan digital secara dalam talian disokong oleh peta tersuai. Peserta bebas bercerita mengenai pelbagai tema yang berkait rapat dengan kawasan MBIP mengikut kreativiti, inovasi dan bidang masing-masing.

Bagi program  kali ini, tiga jabatan/program daripada Fakulti Alam Bina terlibat sama adalah:

  • Program Perancangan Bandar dan Wilayah
  • Program Senibina Landskap
  • Program Geoinformasi

   

Selamat Berjaya kepada semua peserta!!

MUO Subject Matter Expert

Alhamdulillah I’ve been appointed as a subject matter expert for MUO. Honestly, being a MUO Subject Matter Expert is no easy task. It demands a comprehensive understanding of knowledge and skills in geospatial analytics. The insights and analysis that SMEs will provide are used to make critical decisions that affect billions of people. And that’s why I’m quite nervous about receiving this appointment. Let’s move forward!

“The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling.” – Fabienne Fredrickson

GeoPusara

Alhamdulillah, melalui usaha keras semua pihak, maka terhasillah App GeoPusara yang merupakan aplikasi mudah alih pertama di Malaysia yang mempunyai fungsi navigasi carian plot-plot kubur serta dapat membantu pihak khairat dan kematian merekodkan data-data jenazah yang dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kg. Melayu Kangkar Pulai.

Terima kasih kepada semua jemaah Kariah Masjid Nur Syahadah serta jawatankuasa masjid terutamanya kepada PERTUBUHAN KEBAJIKAN DAN KHAIRAT KEMATIAN KANGKAR PULAI yang menjalankan kerjasama erat dengan pihak Fakulti Alam Bina dan Ukur, UTM sepanjang berlangsungnya projek ini.

Tidak dilupakan, kepada pihak PLANMalaysia@Johor dan Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Johor yang sudi berkongsi data, buah fikiran dan nasihat; sepanjang berlangsungnya projek ini. Semoga kerjasama yang telah terjalin ini semakin erat, agar manfaatnya dapat kita kembalikan semula kepada masyarakat.

Seterusnya, kepada pihak Pusat Jaringan Komuniti dan Industri (CCIN), UTM; yang memberikan kepercayaan dan sejumlah dana bagi merealisasikan projek GeoPusara ini. Terima kasih yang tidak terhingga diucapkan.

VIVA VOICE: SARJANA SAINS SENIBINA HIJAU (AP763) UiTM CAWANGAN PERAK: NOR SUHAIDA YUSOF

Tarikh : 14 Ogos 2019 (Rabu)

Masa : 10.00 pagi

Tempat : Bilik Mesyuarat Ibnu Batutta, Aras 3, Bangunan Ukur Bahan, UiTM Cawangan Perak

Nama Calon : Nor Suhaida Yusof

Program : Sarjana Sains Senibina Hijau (AP763)

Fakulti : Senibina, Perancangan & Ukur (FSPU)

Tajuk Tesis   : Measuring The Ability of Heritage Tree in Mitigating UHI Through GIS and Remote Sensing Integration

Penyelia utama: Dr Nur Huzeima Mohd Hussain

Penyelia bersama: Gs. Dr. Noradila Rusli

 

Terima kasih panel pemeriksa dalam dan luar. Sesi viva yang sangat membantu.

Pemeriksa dalam: PM Datin Dr. Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad (UiTM)

Pemeriksa luar: PM Dr. Anuar Ahmad (UTM)

 

 Tahniah semua! Minor correction.

 

 

Data Collection first stage.

Date: 22/2/2019 (3.30pm)

Location: Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kangkar Pulai.

Instrument: DJI Phantom 3 Standard

Flight duration: 10 minutes.

Altitude: 120m, 60m

“Haii!!!!”

Beautiful!!

 

Patience and Passion

Spent hours to produce this map. It starting from cleaning points data, hot spot analysis, conversion to .kml layer and overlay in Google Earth Pro. It feels so good that this map looks amazing and very fascinating to be explored later. I believe that patience and passion are the greatest gift for a knowledge seeker.

Tools: ArcGIS 10.3, Google Earth Pro

Hot Spot steps: Integrate–>collect event–>autocorrelation–>hot spot analysis–>kernel density(raster mapping)–>symbology (stretched)–>display white for 0 data.

Convert .kml: use Layer to kml in toolbox.

“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance”- Samuel Jackson.