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.
I am honored to share that I have been appointed as one of the panel members for the curriculum review of the Diploma Teknologi Geospatial program at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
I am truly excited for the opportunity to contribute my knowledge and experience toward strengthening and enhancing the program, ensuring it remains relevant to current industry trends and future geospatial advancements.
Thank you to UiTM for the trust and confidence. Looking forward to working together with distinguished colleagues and experts in shaping the future of geospatial education in Malaysia!
Another publication by one of my students: “Spatial Distribution Patterns of Vehicle-Etching Cases in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.”
This paper explores how spatial statistical analysis was used to identify the distribution patterns of vehicle-etching cases within the Johor Bahru District.
The research applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map out these incidents and uncover whether there were any noticeable trends or “hotspots” across the city — and the results showed that these acts of vandalism aren’t as random as they might seem.
If you’re curious about the methodology, findings, or want to collaborate on something similar, feel free to dive into the full paper or reach out.
