{"id":1375,"date":"2026-01-30T11:15:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T03:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zakritarmidi\/?p=1375"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:17:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:17:48","slug":"geeking-out-over-geospatial-at-igrsm-talk-2026-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zakritarmidi\/2026\/01\/30\/geeking-out-over-geospatial-at-igrsm-talk-2026-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Geeking out over Geospatial at IGRSM Talk 2026\/1!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I had the absolute pleasure of moderating today\u2019s IGRSM Talk 2026\/1, and what a way to kick off the year! It\u2019s not every day you get to bridge the conversation between the complexities of the deep sea and the urgent needs of global sustainability.

We had two heavyweights in the industry today who truly brought their A-game. My notebook is full, and my mind is buzzing with new perspectives:

Rear Admiral Dr. Najhan bin Md Said (Director General, NHC) \u2013 The Admiral gave us a masterclass on “Building Malaysia\u2019s Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure.” It was fascinating to hear how we are moving toward “Smarter Maritime Governance.” It\u2019s clear that managing our vast waters isn’t just about drawing lines on a map; it\u2019s about creating a coordinated, high-tech pathway that links data, policy, and sovereignty.

Gs. Danesh Prakash Chacko (Jeffrey Sachs Centre, Sunway University) \u2013 Danesh delivered a powerful reality check on “Sustainability: The Role of GIS.” He showed us that GIS isn’t just a supporting tool for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\u2014it is the very backbone that allows us to measure, visualize, and actually achieve them. His passion for using open data to solve real-world environmental challenges is always infectious!

As a moderator, what struck me most was the synergy between these two topics. Whether we are looking at the sea floor or our urban landscapes, the “Spatial” element is what ties everything together.

A huge thank you to the IGRSM committee for the invitation, to our esteemed speakers for their time, and to the participants for the high-level engagement in the Q&A. The energy in the virtual room today proves that the geospatial community in Malaysia is not just growing\u2014it\u2019s leading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Stay safe, stay spatial, and see you at the next one! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

hashtag#IGRSM<\/a> hashtag#GIS<\/a> hashtag#Hydrography<\/a> hashtag#Sustainability<\/a> hashtag#SDGs<\/a> hashtag#GeoAI<\/a> hashtag#SpatialData<\/a> hashtag#MalaysiaGeospatial<\/a> hashtag#MaritimeGovernance<\/a> hashtag#LifeOfAModerator<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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