Last week I went to Teluk Gorek, Mersing to visit 2nd year students of Geoinformatics that are currently doing their GIS Training Camp 1.
This time GIS Training Camp 1 was held in Telok Gorek, Mersing. With a total number of 48 students. They collected all the data for the resort and later will be processed and stored in a geospatial database.
I hope this experience will help them facing the real world problems and able to provide solutions related to issues they’ll face later.
I’m grateful to become one of the panels for Master of Science in Geoinformatics this semester with Dr Suzanna Noor Azmy and Prof Dr Anuar Ahmad
All the students’projects are really interesting and hopefully students will gain some insight and information to help their projects grow and be improvised later
I had the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) to discuss key matters related to the Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics with Honours programme at the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
The main objectives of the visit were to discuss on the current curriculum and explore enhancements aligned with industry needs. Besides that, this discussion also important to understand the procedures and guidelines related to academic programme registration with MBOT.
Other than curriculum matters, this courtesy visit also discuss on exploring any opportunities for closer collaboration between FABU UTM and MBOT in student activities and professional development programmes.
The discussion was meaningful and timely to ensure that our academic offerings remain relevant, industry-driven, and capable of producing professionally recognised and competent graduates.
Thank you to the team at MBOT for the warm welcome and continuous support in strengthening geoinformatics education in Malaysia.
Three weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to attend a discussion with Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka (DBP), and the Working Committee of Multi-Lingual Glossary of Terms in Geospatial (MLGT) in Menara DBP.
This first discussion focuses on how to publish geospatial terms in the DBP website, with geospatial definition. Besides that, this discussion also improves some definitions that were previously translated into malay terms.
Hopefully this small contribution will expand and help the geospatial community in finding the proper terms in Malay, and using it in everyday works
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On the other hands: This is my first time i went to DBP, and it’s have a book store with all DBP’s publication. If you have time, please go to this place!
This is my second journal publication of 2025, and it’s indexed in the Web of Science!
The paper was written in 2024, with all the commitment and hurdles faced along the way. One of my colleagues once told me, “Whatever happens, try to write your own paper every year to polish your knowledge and improve your writing skills.” Taking up that challenge, I’ve committed to publishing a paper annually in my own niche.
Feel free to read my latest publication! This paper reviews the integration of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) in Smart City development. With the growing demand for various types of up-to-date data in Smart Cities, spatial data has become increasingly crucial. An integrated approach—especially regarding infrastructure—is essential. This paper discusses previous studies on SDI implementation in Smart City initiatives, highlights current limitations, and suggests future directions for better integration.
Honoured to contribute as part of the working group for the review of MS1759: Geographic Information — Feature Catalogue.
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to participate in a review workshop held in February 2025, organised under the Department of Standards Malaysia. The session brought together experts and practitioners to refine and strengthen this important national standard.
I hope this small contribution helps support the geospatial community in Malaysia — and benefits the wider public through improved geospatial data practices and interoperability.
Thank you to the organisers and fellow working group members for the meaningful discussions and collaboration.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be effectively used to support business analysis and expansion strategies — including identifying existing outlet patterns and exploring potential locations for new franchises.
This was my old publication in 2023, where I analyzed the spatial distribution patterns of three major fast-food restaurant chains in Malaysia. The study identifies hotspot areas and assesses the probability of opening new franchise locations.
Feel free to explore the paper for more insights and detailed findings. Your thoughts and feedback are most welcome!
— Title: Analysing Spatial Pattern of the Three Major Fast-Food Chain Restaurants in Johor Bahru Johor, Malaysia
