{"id":1473,"date":"2026-08-06T09:59:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T01:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zakritarmidi\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2026-08-06T09:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T01:59:05","slug":"bridging-technical-precision-natural-wonders-chairing-the-kkmlgt-meeting-at-gombak-geopark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zakritarmidi\/2026\/08\/06\/bridging-technical-precision-natural-wonders-chairing-the-kkmlgt-meeting-at-gombak-geopark\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridging Technical Precision & Natural Wonders: Chairing the KKMLGT Meeting at Gombak Geopark!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It was a true privilege to chair the KKMLGT (Multi-Lingual Glossary of Terms) Meeting No. 2\/2026. This time, we stepped out of the conventional boardroom and gathered in a truly unique setting\u2014Gua Lepak, Gombak!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standardizing Terminology for the Geospatial Community
<\/strong>Our core mission during this session was continuing the vital work of standardizing technical terms. We translated complex terminology and definitions from international English standards (such as ISO) into Bahasa Melayu. This ongoing effort ensures that our local geospatial and technical community has access to accurate, standardized, and culturally aligned language definitions.

Immersive Field Visit: Gua Lepak & Gua Damai
<\/strong>Holding the meeting at a geopark site allowed us to combine rigorous technical deliberation with a hands-on geological immersion. Following the meeting, we conducted a working visit to two iconic caves within the Gombak Geopark managed by the Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia (JMG): Gua Lepak and Gua Damai.

During the tour, our team received an enriching geological briefing detailing:
– Limestone Cave Formation: The fascinating origin stories and chemical processes that shaped these ancient cave systems over millions of years.
– Speleothems: How majestic stalactites and stalagmites slowly form drop by drop.
– Tectonic Evolution: The deep geological history behind the uplift and formation of the main backbone of Peninsular Malaysia, the Titiwangsa Range (Banjaran Titiwangsa).

Connecting Words with Earth
<\/strong>There is something deeply grounding about discussing geospatial standardization surrounded by millions of years of Earth’s history. Connecting technical language development with real-world geological landscapes reminds us why preserving, understanding, and accurately describing our spatial environment is so crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A big thank you to all committee members and JMG officers for a highly productive meeting and an enlightening field experience!

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