Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
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description: The Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space (GMJSS) is an international, multidisciplinary journal jointly published 4 times per year in February, May, August and November (since 2017) by UKM Press. The GMJSS was formerly known as Jurnal Ilmu Alam, a yearly publication, which was first published in May 1972 by the Department of Geography, UKM. GMJSS strive to continue the long and illustrious history and to emulate the excellent tradition of knowledge sharing and dissemination of the former journal, providing venue for sharing and discussion of problems and issues in the developing world. It considers theoretical and empirical articles that deal with the physical and human environments and developmental issues from geographical and interrelated disciplinary viewpoints. The journal welcomes contributions from geographers as well as other scholars from the humanities, social sciences and environmental sciences with a research interest in the developing world. Articles are published in Malay and English. The journal will only accept submissions send through online system. This is an open access journal. As such and in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access, all content of this journal is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles in this journal without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. The jurnal is currently indexed in : Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) in Web of Science ERA Ranked Journal List MyCite MyJurnal ISSN: 2180-2491 e-ISSN: 2682-7727
publisher: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
language: en-US
publication name: Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
issn: 2180-2491
items: Spatial-environmental context of carbon dioxide induced stress in Malaysian Mahseer (Tor tambroides) cultured in inland aquaculture systems
items: Assessing land use and climate change impacts on agricultural watersheds in developing regions using SWAT for sustainable water management
items: Environmental footprints of greenhouse gas emissions during pre and post Intended Nationally Determined Contributions in Nigeria
items: Geospatial modelling approach of water surface area fluctuations and sustainable strategies of Lake Chad Central Africa
items: Assessing urban land use change and MRT impact: A case study of Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
items: An analysis of the improvement requirements for school-based formative assessment modules in Geography subjects
items: Spatial analysis of gender-based high risks of school dropout: A comparative study of urban and rural areas in Sarawak, Malaysia
items: Demographic factors of social vulnerability in slope failure: Case studies of Langat Basin, Malaysia
items: Digital land registration and legal certainty: Evidence from Indonesia’s e-government reforms
items: Effectiveness of risk analysis and civil–military cooperation in enhancing disaster preparedness in Kelantan-mediating role of communication
items: Unlocking Langkawi's tourism potential: Spatial analysis of attractions and facilities
items: Pembangunan komuniti melalui kelestarian Pelancongan Berasaskan Komuniti (CBT) di Pulau Tioman, Pahang (Community development through the sustainability of Community Based Tourism on Tioman Island)
items: http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/85116
items: http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/88803
items: http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/90071
items: Integrasi GIS dan AHP dalam penilaian kesesuaian tapak perkuburan Islam (The integration of GIS and AHP in the evaluation of Islamic cemetery site suitability)
items: http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/78790
items: http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/91327
items: http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/92852
items: http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/95125

Spatial-environmental context of carbon dioxide induced stress in Malaysian Mahseer (Tor tambroides) cultured in inland aquaculture systems
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description: Elevated carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations in freshwater aquaculture systems represent an emerging environmental stressor, particularly in inland and highland settings where watershed confinement and limited gas exchange can influence water chemistry. This study examined the physiological stress responses of Malaysian mahseer (Tor tambroides), an indigenous and economically important freshwater species, under controlled CO₂ exposure. Juvenile fish were exposed to three CO₂ concentrations: control (400 ppm), moderate (600 ppm), and high (800 ppm) for 30 days in a flow-through experimental system conducted at a single inland aquaculture facility in Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia. Plasma cortisol and glucose levels were quantified as biomarkers of physiological stress. Fish exposed to moderate and high CO₂ concentrations exhibited significantly elevated cortisol and glucose levels compared with the control group (p < 0.05), indicating heightened physiological stress under chronic CO₂ enrichment. The findings are interpreted within the spatial–environmental context of inland highland aquaculture systems characterized by hydrological confinement and site-specific water exchange conditions. These results provide empirical evidence that local environmental setting can mediate physiological responses to CO₂ exposure, with implications for water quality management in inland freshwater aquaculture. Keywords: Aquaculture, carbon dioxide, inland freshwater, spatial environmental context, stress response
creator: Nur Syuhada Iskandar
creator: Noorashikin Md Noor
creator: Zaidi Che Cob
creator: Simon Kumar Das
creator: Mohamad Amir Aiman Abdullah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Assessing land use and climate change impacts on agricultural watersheds in developing regions using SWAT for sustainable water management
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description: Agricultural watershed modeling has been widely applied to assess hydrological and water quality responses to land use land cover change, climate change and best management practices (BMPs) in developing countries. This paper provided narrative-driven regional analyses with limited statistical integration for Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model performance, watershed characteristics and BMP effectiveness. By compiling 143 studies published between 2017-2025 using PRISMA research protocol and analyzing the data collection using PICO method, this study offers crucial insights for effective water resource management in agricultural water. Results indicate that medium-sized basins (10,001–100,000 km²) dominate SWAT applications, account for approximately 33% of all studies, significantly exceeding other basin size categories. This study reveals urbanization has significant effects on both water quantity and quality, the coefficient of determination (R² = 0.923) indicated a strong correlation of 92.3% between LULC and hydrological changes. Most of the studies reported satisfactory to very good results using SWAT, with the coefficient of determination (R²) and the Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) more than 0.5 (R²>0.5, NSE>0.5). Furthermore, the review paper identifies BMP in series combining both structural BMPs and management BMPs for watershed protection and sustainable agricultural practise. This review is the first to provide a cross-climatic, synthesis of SWAT applications in developing countries, explicitly linking basin scale, climate regime, model reliability and BMP effectiveness. Future research should focus on data collection and calibration method for SWAT modelling, climate change projections and extreme event scenarios and long-term analysis by linking model outputs to sustainable agriculture planning. Keywords: Best management practice, climate change, hydrological analysis, land use land cover change, SWAT, water quality
creator: Rucira Siewlan Neoh
creator: Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud
creator: Syed Ahmad Fadhli Syed Abdul
creator: Wei Lun Ang
creator: Noraishah Abdul Harris
creator: Biswajeet Pradhan
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Environmental footprints of greenhouse gas emissions during pre and post Intended Nationally Determined Contributions in Nigeria
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description: Nigeria's significant role in regional and global climate dynamics underscores the importance of understanding its emission trends across key sectors. Despite the country’s commitment to climate action, uncertainties remain regarding the actual effectiveness of its mitigation efforts, particularly following the adoption of its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs). Therefore, this study evaluates the effectiveness of Nigeria's climate policies by analyzing sectoral greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trends before (2011-2015) and after (2016-2020) the implementation of its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs). National-level emissions data sourced from the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR), sector-specific emissions were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests to assess changes pre- and post-INDCs. Results indicate varied sectoral responses: while emissions from the buildings sector decreased post-INDCs, reflecting potential policy impacts on energy efficiency, the transport sector exhibited fluctuating patterns. Statistical analyses revealed significant emission reductions in the buildings and power industry sectors post-INDCs, highlighting policy effectiveness in these areas. However, other sectors showed stable emissions, indicating persistent challenges in achieving comprehensive reductions. These findings underscore the necessity for tailored climate policies addressing sector-specific dynamics to enhance Nigeria's contributions to global climate goals under the Paris Agreement. It is advocated that continuous monitoring and evaluation of sectoral emissions are essential for informing targeted policy interventions and sustainable development strategies. Keywords: Environmental footprints, greenhouse gas emissions, Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, Nigeria
creator: Abdullahi Chado Salihu
creator: Ayuba Musa Mshelia
creator: Danbaba Goma
creator: Mokhtar Jaafar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Geospatial modelling approach of water surface area fluctuations and sustainable strategies of Lake Chad Central Africa
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description: Most of the Lake Chad areas have been affected by climatic and environmental changes. This has been worsened by land cover variations, thereby increasing the rate of their shrinkage. The Chad basin had supported business, economics and bourgeoning monetary task for around 30 million people in the area and it has shrunk to more than 20% of its original size and have devastated local economies, destroying livelihoods in farming, fishing and herding, leading to widespread poverty, food insecurity and displacement, as mentioned earlier millions of people depends on its resources. This research aims to model and investigate the effect of environmental variables which is very important that influences the surface and ground water, the variable include geological features of water surface area fluctuations using geospatial modelling approach in Lake Chad, Central Africa. In this study therefore, numerous software bundles were used at various processing stages. These include IDRISI selva, ENVI 5.1 and ESRI ArcGIS. Accordingly, ESRI ArcGIS, ENVI and IDRISI software were utilized for production of suitability maps/modelling, image classification and accuracy assessment, image correction and assessment of the outcomes. Meanwhile, ArcGIS also was utilized for geographic database, map production and presentation, on the other hand IDRISI software was used for CA-Markov chain analysis and modelling as well as forecasting of water surface area fluctuations. The changes to Lake Chad were analysed between the years 1985, 2000 and 2015 which uncovered a rapid shrinkage of water level in the study area. The expected outcomes revealed that the main accuracies of image classification of Landsat-TM was 93.80, Landsat-ETM+ was 90.80 and Landsat-OLI was 86.20 respectively. Furthermore, different information from different data sources with regards to geological variables of the study area were considered so as in having an updated map and the map layers were obtained to revealed diverse le…
creator: Alhaji Hussaini
creator: Kelvin Kang Wee Tang
creator: Sulaiman Ibrahim Musa
creator: Kabiru Shehu
creator: Mohammed Adamu Dogon-Yoro
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date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Assessing urban land use change and MRT impact: A case study of Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
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description: Understanding the spatial variability in the relationship between land use patterns and the impact of MRT infrastructure is essential for selecting effective strategies to manage and sustain urban development. Urbanization significantly influences land use configurations and environmental sustainability. This study applies Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) to examine urban land use changes within Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing spatial variation in the factors driving these changes. By utilizing spatially explicit datasets and GWR modelling, the research identifies localized determinants of land use dynamics and explores their implications for environmentally sustainable urban planning. The analysis was conducted using GWR 4.0 software, while ArcGIS 10.8 was employed for spatial mapping and further analysis. GWR, a local statistical technique, is capable of capturing the spatial variation of non-stationary variables and their corresponding regression coefficients, thereby modelling spatially differentiated relationships. The model’s performance was assessed using various goodness-of-fit indicators. The corrected Akaike Information Criterion (AICc) improved significantly, decreasing from 1990.12 to -1602.32, while the Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) rose from 2006.89 to 6036.47. Furthermore, the R-squared value increased from 0.01 to 0.86 and the adjusted R-squared rose from 0.009 to 1.22. These improvements indicate that GWR provides a superior local fit compared to global models. The analysis of local parameter estimates revealed that proximity to MRT stations significantly influences land use changes in the study area. These findings highlight the necessity for localized and spatially sensitive planning approaches to effectively address the diverse challenges of urbanization and to foster sustainable urban growth. Keywords: Geographical Weighted Regression (GWR), land use change, land use patterns, Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), urban, urban planning
creator: Nuriah Abd Majid
creator: Nurzahidah Mohd Zaki
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

An analysis of the improvement requirements for school-based formative assessment modules in Geography subjects
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description: The educational transformation initiated in 2010 emphasizes holistic student assessment covering cognitive (intellectual), affective (emotional and spiritual) and psychomotor (physical) aspects in line with the National Philosophy of Education. School-based assessment (SBA) is not a new concept but rather an improvement to the existing National Education Assessment System (NEAS), with a greater focus on non-examination aspects. Through this system, academic assessments of students are continuously conducted using both formative and summative concepts, referring to standard reference assessment models. This study aims to assess the need to develop the illuminative model formative assessment module (PERFORM-i) for the topic of population and settlements in Malaysia in Form 1 geography. PERFORM-i is a formative assessment module focusing on task-based assessment, assessment in learning and assessment for learning. The study is conducted in three phases. The first phase involves building the assessment module based on mastery learning theory. The second phase involves developing assessment activities for the population and settlements topic in Form 1 geography. The third phase involves a survey to assess experts' views on the need for the PERFORM-i module in teaching and learning in the classroom. The results of this needs assessment are crucial to ensure that the development and evaluation of the PERFORM-i module positively impact implementation of SBA. Keywords: Assessment module, classroom, formative, illuminative module, school-based assessment, teaching geography
creator: Hanifah Mahat
creator: Mariam Nor Aisyah Md Azam
creator: Yazid Saleh
creator: Nasir Nayan
creator: Siti Rahaimah Ali
creator: Nur Hamid
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date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Spatial analysis of gender-based high risks of school dropout: A comparative study of urban and rural areas in Sarawak, Malaysia
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description: This study examines gender-based school dropout patterns in Sarawak, Malaysia through spatial analysis, comparing urban and rural regions. Using Getis-Ord Gi* hotspot analysis, statistically significant clusters of high dropout risk for boys and girls are identified. The results reveal distinct spatial disparities: female dropout hotspots are concentrated in specific rural districts, whereas male high-risk clusters emerge primarily in urban neighborhoods. These gender-specific geographic patterns suggest differing socio-economic and cultural drivers of dropout. These findings have important implications for educational policy, highlighting the need for targeted interventions that account for both gender and locality. By mapping dropout risk, the study provides new evidence to inform policies and resource allocation aimed at reducing gender disparities in school retention. The methodology can be applied in other contexts, offering a tool for international education planners to address local dropout challenges. Keywords: Gender, school dropout, spatial statistics
creator: Danggat Chabo
creator: Tarmiji Masron
creator: Norita Jubit
creator: Azizul Ahmad
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Demographic factors of social vulnerability in slope failure: Case studies of Langat Basin, Malaysia
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description: Slope failures pose a significant threat to communities within the Langat Basin, Malaysia, where rapid urbanization and environmental degradation have heightened the risk of disaster. This study investigates how demographic factors, specifically age, income levels and resource accessibility, influence social vulnerability to slope failures. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), demographic indicators were integrated with historical landslide records and one one-kilometre buffer analysis was conducted to assess the exposure of important facilities to hazards and critical services. The results reveal that elderly populations, low-income households and communities with limited access to healthcare and educational facilities are disproportionately concentrated in high-risk zones, particularly in Hulu Langat and Seremban. These findings underscore the need for targeted disaster risk reduction strategies, including improved infrastructure, enhanced education and awareness programs and community-based resilience initiatives. By emphasizing the role of demographic vulnerability and spatial risk assessment, this study offers valuable insights for building adaptive capacity and promoting safer, more resilient communities in slope failure-prone regions. Keywords: Demographic factors, disaster management, GIS, slope failure, social vulnerability
creator: Nurakmar Hakim Jasni
creator: Nuriah Abd Majid
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date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Digital land registration and legal certainty: Evidence from Indonesia’s e-government reforms
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description: Land registration services are undergoing significant development with the introduction of e-government. However, no quantitative research has been conducted to measure legal certainty in the land registration process in Indonesia. This study aims to identify the relationship between the development of the land registration system and the level of legal certainty of land titles in Indonesia. This quantitative study, conducted across several high case cities, analyzed inkracht land case decisions from 2002 – 2020 using probit and simple linear regression models. The analysis revealed that newer land titles have higher court win rates and faster dispute resolution. Furthermore, it demonstrated a positive correlation between e-government implementation (supported by accurate spatial data) and improvements in the quantity, quality and legal certainty of land registration services. The government needs to strengthen regulations that support the digitalization of land registration services. Keywords: Development, e-government, Indonesia, land registration, land title, legal certainty
creator: Septina Marryanti Prihatin
creator: Yudha Purbawa
creator: Trie Sakti
creator: Irawati Irawati
creator: Arditya Wicaksono
creator: Asmadi Adnan
creator: Eliana Sidipurwanty
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Effectiveness of risk analysis and civil–military cooperation in enhancing disaster preparedness in Kelantan-mediating role of communication
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description: Disaster preparedness is increasingly becoming a collaborative effort among multiple stakeholders in Malaysia's disaster management system. Nonetheless, states that are vulnerable to flooding, especially Kelantan, which annually experiences extreme monsoon floods, indicates a need for better preparedness measures. Collaboration has been emphasized; however, there remains a lack of empirical research modeling communication as a mediator within this area of study. Specifically, this study examined how disaster risk assessment and civil–military collaboration can improve disaster preparedness; communication was modeled as a mediator. Underpinning the Crunch Theory, the study posits that successful disaster management requires interdependent efforts involving local knowledge, community networks and military capabilities as opposed to reliance upon agency institutions alone. A quantitative methodological approach utilizing a questionnaire survey of 412 participants representing both military personnel and community members in flood-prone areas of Kelantan were used. Military ranks and community districts represented were randomly sampled to provide representative data across both strata. Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS version 29.0 and structural equation modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS version 4.1 were used to analyze the data. The results indicate that risk analysis, civil–military cooperation and communication significantly predict disaster preparedness (p < 0.001), collectively explaining 41% of the variance (R2 = 0.41). Furthermore, communication functions as a significant mediator, strengthening the influence of both risk analysis and civil–military cooperation on preparedness outcomes. Situational awareness and local knowledge contributed by the community and logistical support, technical expertise and leadership provided by the military are supported by communication that facilitates coordination of these resources. The findings of this study have…
creator: Safar Yaacob
creator: Noor Azmi Mohd Zainol
creator: Suzana Ali Hassan @ Ali
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Unlocking Langkawi's tourism potential: Spatial analysis of attractions and facilities
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description: In Langkawi, tourism development has concentrated unevenly, resulting in spatial imbalances and infrastructure strain in major hubs like Kuah and Pantai Cenang. This study analyzes spatial patterns of tourism facilities to inform sustainable and equitable development. 244 points of interest (POIs) were compiled from brochures and websites and validated using GPS surveys, then categorized into Attractions (45), Accommodations (85), Shopping & Dining (55), and Facilities (59). Spatial analyses including Average Nearest Neighbor (ANN), Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) and Moran’s I were applied. The results reveal significant clustering of combined facilities (ANN = 0.43, p < 0.001), with high densities in Kuah and Pantai Cenang. In contrast, attractions show modest clustering (NNI ≈ 0.83, p ≈ 0.031) and slight dispersion (Moran’s I = –0.31, p ≈ 0.047). These patterns highlight concentration of tourism infrastructure in coastal hubs and relative paucity in the island’s interior. The findings underscore the need for infrastructure dispersal and risk mitigation strategies to avoid overdevelopment and ecological degradation. By applying spatial analytics to Langkawi’s tourism landscape, this work fills a scholarly gap and provides guidance for sustainable spatial planning in a vulnerable island context. Keywords: Langkawi Island, spatial analyst, spatial statistics
creator: Azizul Ahmad
creator: Ardiansyah Ardiansyah
creator: Nur Afiqah Ariffin
creator: Yaniza Shaira Zakaria
creator: Mohd Zulhafiz Said
creator: Norizawati Mohd Ayob
creator: Muhammad Isa Abdullah
creator: Lindah Roziani Jamru
creator: Asykal Syakinah Mohd Ali
creator: Norita Jubit
creator: Ryoji Soda
creator: Yoshinari Kimura
creator: Tarmiji Masron
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Pembangunan komuniti melalui kelestarian Pelancongan Berasaskan Komuniti (CBT) di Pulau Tioman, Pahang (Community development through the sustainability of Community Based Tourism on Tioman Island)
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description: Konsep Pelancongan Berasaskan Komuniti ((Community Based Tourism) (CBT)) yang berorientasikan komuniti diketahui umum dapat membantu meningkatkan ekonomi negara serta memberi manfaat dari segi ekonomi, sosial dan alam sekitar kepada komuniti setempat. Walaupun begitu, kejayaan konsep pelancongan CBT ini dari aspek pembangunan serta kelestariannya masih menjadi isu dan cabaran di kebanyakan negara khususnya Malaysia. Sehubungan itu kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti tahap penglibatan komuniti dalam pembangunan Pelancongan Berasaskan Komuniti (CBT) di Pulau Tioman, Pahang. Reka bentuk kajian adalah kuantitatif dengan teknik kajian tinjauan menggunakan instrumen kajian borang soal selidik. Seramai 90 orang responden telah terlibat dalam kajian ini dengan menggunakan teknik persampelan kebarangkalian kelompok/kluster. Data terkumpul diproses dengan menggunakan Program SPSS 29.0 dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif. Hasil kajian mendapati tahap penglibatan komuniti dalam pembangunan CBT di Pulau Tioman berdasarkan kepada Teori Tangga Penglibatan Arnstein (1969) adalah berada pada tahap yang tinggi iaitu pada tangga ke lapan (8) Citizen Control (Kuasa Rakyat) di peringkat penglibatan Degrees of Citizen Power (Peringkat Penglibatan Sebenar). Implikasi daripada kajian menunjukkan bahawa elemen pembangunan komuniti penglibatan komuniti memainkan peranan dalam memastikan pembangunan berterusan dan kelestarian konsep Pelancongan Berasaskan Komuniti (CBT) ini. Kajian ini dilihat berpotensi dalam menyumbang kepada penambahbaikan dasar pelancongan sedia ada dan pembentukan kepada polisi-polisi pelancongan serta berpotensi menjadi rujukan dalam merangka Tourism Master Plan peringkat negeri dan kebangsaan, yang akan datang untuk menyokong perkembangan dan pembangunan pelancongan CBT di Malaysia serta menjamin kelestarian dan kemampanannya dalam jangka masa yang panjang. Selain itu, penemuan kajian menyokong pelaksanaan agenda nasional seperti Ma…
creator: Siti Raihan Ab Rafa
creator: Noordeyana Tambi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/85116
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title: Hubungan komunikasi keselamatan dengan produktiviti keselamatan dan risiko kemalangan dalam komuniti kerja di tapak pembinaan Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) (Relationship between safety communication, safety productivity, and accident risk among work communities at Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) construction sites)
description: Industri pembinaan Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) dilihat mendepani cabaran dalam konteks komunikasi keselamatan antara penyelia tempatan dan pekerja asing di Malaysia. Cabaran ini mempengaruhi produktiviti keselamatan dan meningkatkan risiko kemalangan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh halangan komunikasi keselamatan terhadap produktiviti keselamatan dan risiko kemalangan di tapak pembinaan MRT. Kajian kuantitatif ini menggunakan kaedah tinjauan melalui borang soal selidik yang diedarkan kepada 188 penyelia tempatan dan 112 pekerja asing warga Bangladesh di tapak pembinaan MRT. Persampelan rawak mudah digunakan dalam kajian ini dengan memilih Lokasi laluan Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP). Borang soal selidik mengandungi konstruk jenis komunikasi, halangan komunikasi, komponen komunikasi (persepsi, pengetahuan, pengalaman, sikap dan emosi) dan produktiviti keselamatan serta risiko kemalangan. Kesahan dan kebolehpercayaan instrumen telah diuji sebelum digunakan di lapangan. Data dianalisis menggunakan korelasi Pearson. Analisis korelasi mendapati hubungan signifikan dan sederhana antara halangan komunikasi dengan jenis komunikasi (r = 0.631, p < 0.05), produktiviti keselamatan dengan jenis komunikasi (r = 0.517, p < 0.05), komponen komunikasi dengan halangan komunikasi (r = 0.507, p < 0.05), dan produktiviti keselamatan dengan halangan komunikasi (r = 0.507, p < 0.05). Hubungan signifikan tetapi lemah antara komponen komunikasi dengan jenis komunikasi (r = 0.316, p < 0.05) dan produktiviti keselamatan dengan komponen komunikasi (r = 0.376, p < 0.05). Kajian ini menyumbang kepada pemahaman hubungan komunikasi keselamatan dalam konteks industri pembinaan yang melibatkan sumber tenaga kerja dalam kepelbagaian budaya. Kata kunci: Komunikasi keselamatan, Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), pekerja asing, produktiviti keselamatan, risiko kemalangan The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) construction industry faces challenges in safety communication between local supervisors and for…
creator: Noramizah Che Abdul Rashid
creator: Kadir Arifin
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date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/88803
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title: Keperluan pendigitalan dalam Pengurusan Dokumen Digital (DDMS): Kajian strategi pelaksanaan di Wilayah Selatan Malaysia (The need for digitalisation in Digital Document Management Systems (DDMS): A study on implementation strategies in the Southern Region of Malaysia)
description: Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti keperluan terhadap pendigitalan dalam Sistem Pengurusan Dokumen Digital (DDMS) serta strategi pelaksanaannya dalam organisasi berkaitan kerajaan (GLC) di Johor, Malaysia. Walaupun pelbagai kajian terdahulu membincangkan pelaksanaan DDMS dalam sektor awam dan swasta, kajian ini mengisi jurang pengetahuan dengan memberi tumpuan khusus kepada GLC yang beroperasi dalam konteks hibrid antara keperluan pematuhan dan tekanan daya saing korporat. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan melalui edaran soal selidik kepada 105 responden yang dipilih secara persampelan bertujuan daripada pelbagai jabatan berkaitan pelaksanaan DDMS. Analisis inferensi (ujian-t dan ANOVA) turut dijalankan bagi mengenal pasti perbezaan persepsi berdasarkan jantina, umur, tempoh berkhidmat, jawatan dan jabatan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa faktor pematuhan kawal selia merupakan pemacu utama keperluan pendigitalan, diikuti oleh kemajuan teknologi, pengurusan pengetahuan, serta kecekapan operasi. Lima strategi pelaksanaan utama dikenal pasti, iaitu perancangan dan penjajaran strategik, reka bentuk sistem mesra pengguna, penambahbaikan berterusan, keselamatan data, dan pengurusan perubahan. Kajian ini menyumbang secara empirikal terhadap literatur tempatan dengan menekankan peranan faktor organisasi dan budaya kerja dalam kejayaan sistem digital serta memberikan panduan strategik kepada GLC lain bagi memperkukuh pelaksanaan DDMS secara berstruktur dan lestari. Kata kunci: DDMS, GLC, keperluan teknologi, pendigitalan, pematuhan kawal selia, Pengurusan Dokumen Digital, persampelan bertujuan, strategi pelaksanaan This study aims to examine the need for digitalization in the Digital Document Management System (DDMS) and its implementation strategies within government-linked companies (GLCs) in Johor, Malaysia. While previous studies have discussed DDMS implementation in public and private sectors, this research fills a gap by focusing on GLCs operating in a hybrid context b…
creator: Muhammad Haziq Md Hairul
creator: Zurinah Tahir
creator: Noorashikin Md Noor
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/90071
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title: Tahap penggunaan dan kesediaan penggunaan teknologi digital dalam kalangan usahawan asnaf di Malaysia (Assessing the level of digital technology use and readiness among asnaf entrepreneurs in Malaysia)
description: Ledakan teknologi digital kini telah menjadikan keupayaan menggunakan teknologi digital dalam mengurus proses perniagaan dan pemasaran sebagai sesuatu yang penting untuk pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan perniagaan usahawan asnaf. Justeru usahawan asnaf perlu memiliki kesediaan menggunakan teknologi digital dalam operasi perniagaan yang semakin kompetitif dan dinamik. Objektif artikel ini adalah untuk menghurai tahap penggunaan teknologi digital dan tahap kesediaan penggunaan teknologi digital untuk mengurus perniagaan dalam kalangan usahawan asnaf berdasarkan kerangka Model Penerimaan Teknologi (TAM). Kajian menggunakan kaedah pengumpulan data jenis survei di mana soal selidik telah diedarkan kepada usahawan asnaf dalam kategori fakir dan miskin yang telah menerima bantuan modal perniagaan daripada Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan (MAINS) menerusi program keusahawanan asnaf. Analisis statistik deskriptif dan Ujian ANOVA Satu-Hala telah diaplikasi bagi menganalisis data kajian. Hasil kajian mendapati tahap penggunaan teknologi digital adalah pada tahap sederhana dan tahap kesediaan penggunan teknologi digital pada tahap yang tinggi. Keputusan ANOVA Satu-Hala menunjukkan kesediaan kemahiran dan kesediaan pemikiran mempunyai hubungan signifikan dengan tahap penggunaan teknologi digital. Implikasinya adalah latihan bagi meningkatkan kompetensi penggunaan teknologi digital kepada usahawan asnaf adalah perlu supaya teknologi terkini dapat dimanafaatkan bagi perkembangan dan kelangsungan perniagaan mereka. Penemuan ini menyumbang kepada Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG) yang pertama iaitu membasmi kemiskinan melalui pengoptimuman sumber zakat dalam bentuk agihan produktif dan teknologi terkini. Kata kunci: Asnaf, kecerdasan buatan (AI), Model Penerimaan Teknologi (TAM), teknologi digital, usahawan, zakat The rapid development of digital technology has made the ability to utilize digital tools in managing business and marketing processes increasingly critical for the growth a…
creator: Suraiya Ishak
creator: Ahmad Raflis Che Omar
creator: Zurinah Tahir
creator: Hamdino Hamdan
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

Integrasi GIS dan AHP dalam penilaian kesesuaian tapak perkuburan Islam (The integration of GIS and AHP in the evaluation of Islamic cemetery site suitability)
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description: Kekurangan tanah perkuburan merupakan isu utama di kawasan berpenduduk padat dan menuntut penyelesaian perancangan yang sistematik. Pemilihan tapak perkuburan baharu adalah proses yang kompleks kerana perlu mematuhi garis panduan perancangan yang telah ditetapkan. Walaupun beberapa kajian antarabangsa telah dijalankan, kebanyakan daripadanya tidak merujuk kepada garis panduan rasmi, manakala kajian di Asia masih terhad dalam aspek penentuan lokasi perkuburan baharu. Kajian ini dijalankan bagi mengenal pasti kawasan perkuburan baharu di Hulu Langat berpandukan Garis Panduan Perancangan Tempat Perkuburan Islam 2023. Sepuluh kriteria digunakan iaitu jarak dari kediaman, jarak dari punca air, jarak dari saliran, jenis tanah, kecerunan, ketinggian, serta bebas dari kawasan berisiko banjir, tanah runtuh, hakisan dan kawasan lombong. Kaedah proses hierarki analisis digunakan untuk mendapatkan pemberat bagi setiap kriteria, manakala pemprosesan dan hasil peta kesesuaian dilaksanakan dalam persekitaran GIS. Hasil analisis menunjukkan keluasan kawasan yang dikategorikan sebagai paling sesuai ialah 39.81 km2, sesuai (28.05 km2), kurang sesuai (290.33 km2) dan tidak sesuai (0.81 km2). Dengan ketepatan pemetaan kawasan berkategori paling sesuai, berpotensi menampung sehingga 4.5 juta jenazah, dengan ketepatan pemetaan kesesuaian sebanyak 93%. Kajian ini membuktikan bahawa integrasi AHP dan GIS yang merujuk garis panduan rasmi dapat meningkatkan ketepatan dan kebolehpercayaan dalam pemilihan tapak perkuburan. Walau bagaimanapun, penyelidikan lanjutan secara kuantitatif yang mengambil kira faktor komposisi kaum masih diperlukan. Pendekatan ini wajar diaplikasikan secara proaktif oleh pihak berkepentingan bagi menyokong perancangan guna tanah yang lebih sesuai, dengan memastikan kawasan perkuburan baharu ditempatkan di lokasi yang selamat daripada risiko banjir, tidak menjejaskan kawasan penempatan sedia ada serta mampu memenuhi keperluan jangka panjang komuniti secara seimbang dan…
creator: Fairuz Mohamad
creator: Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud
creator: Aizat Mohd Taib
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/78790
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title: Penggunaan kecerdasan buatan Chatgpt dalam kalangan Guru Geografi di sekolah menengah (The use of ChatGPT artificial intelligence in assisting teachers to improve student performance in Geography subjects in secondary schools)
description: Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tahap pengetahuan, kemahiran dan amalan terhadap penggunaan kecerdasan buatan ChatGPT dalam kalangan guru Geografi di Negeri Kedah. Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan reka bentuk soal selidik telah digunakan dalam kajian ini. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada 200 orang guru Geografi di seluruh Negeri Kedah dengan menggunakan teknik pensampelan rawak mudah. Analisis inferensi (korelasi Pearson, Ujian-t) digunakan untuk menjawab setiap persoalan kajian. Analisis korelasi Pearson menunjukkan terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara pengetahuan dan kemahiran penggunaan kecerdasan buatan ChatGPT r(200)= .875, p<.01. Namun hubungan negatif yang tidak signifikan antara pengetahuan dan amalan penggunaan kecerdasan buatan ChatGPT r(200)= 0.090, p<.01. Bagi kemahiran dan amalan penggunaan kecerdasan buatan ChatGPT hubungan yang sangat lemah dengan nilai korelasi r(200)= -0.005, p<.01. Keputusan ujian-t menunjukkan bahawa terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan bagi pengetahuan antara jantina guru lelaki dan perempuan iaitu nilai (t=-0.541 df=198 p>.05). Bagi tahap kemahiran menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan bagi nilai antara jantina lelaki dan perempuan kerana mendapat nilai (t=-0.383 df=198, p>.05). Akhir sekali, analisis ujian-t bagi tahap amalan menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan bagi nilai antara jantina lelaki dan perempuan kerana mendapat nilai t=0.754, df=198 p>.05). Kesimpulannya, kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa guru Geografi mempunyai tahap pengetahuan dan kemahiran yang tinggi terhadap penggunaan kecerdasan buatan ChatGPT namun masih mempunyai tahap yang sederhana terhadap amalan penggunaan kecerdasan buatan ChatGPT dalam konteks pengajaran mata pelajaran Geografi. Oleh itu, kemunculan ChatGPT memberikan banyak manfaat dalam merealisasikan aspirasi negara maju dan moden. Kata kunci: Amalan, guru Geografi, kemahiran, pengetahuan, penggunaan kecerdasan buatan ChatGPT This study aims to analyze the l…
creator: Fasehah Rosli
creator: Hanifah Mahat
creator: Nasir Nayan
creator: Yazid Saleh
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/91327
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title: Peranan umur dan tempoh perkhidmatan dalam menyederhanakan kesan nilai-nilai kerja terhadap prestasi kerja pekerja (The role of employee age and job tenure in moderating the effect of work values on job performance)
description: Kajian ini mengkaji peranan demografi pekerja seperti umur dan tempoh perkhidmatan sebagai penyederhana dalam hubungan antara nilai-nilai kerja dan prestasi kerja. Nilai kerja merupakan faktor utama yang boleh menyumbang kepada prestasi kerja pekerja, namun ianya juga mungkin bergantung kepada beberapa faktor lain seperti umur dan tempoh perkhidmatan pekerja dalam pekerjaan tersebut. Kajian ini menggunakan data daripada 239 pekerja di Malaysia. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis pelbagai kumpulan (multi-group analysis) melibatkan perisian AMOS dari pemodelan persamaan struktur (structural equation modeling). Keputusan menunjukkan kesan signifikan penyederhana bagi umur dan tempoh perkhidmatan pekerja dalam hubungan antara nilai kerja dan prestasi kerja. Dapatan ini membayangkan bahawa demografi pekerja adalah isu kritikal yang mempunyai implikasi penting dalam penrekrutan pekerja yang menyumbang kepada peningkatan prestasi pekerja di tempat kerja. Kajian ini boleh dijadikan rujukan dan panduan kepada pembuat dasar, pihak kerajaan dan swasta dalam pembangunan dasar dan amalan terbaik sumber manusia termasuk penyemakan semula dasar umur persaraan wajib pekerja dan metod baru penrekrutan pekerja yang lebih berasaskan nilai. Dengan menggunakan dapatan kajian ini, perancangan tenaga kerja dan strategi pembangunan organisasi dapat dimanfaatkan untuk pembangunan sumber manusia yang lebih lestari. Kata kunci: Demografi pekerja, nilai-nilai kerja, prestasi kerja, tempoh perkhidmatan, umur pekerja Although work values are widely acknowledged as a critical determinant of job performance, research has largely overlooked how demographic factors condition this relationship. Addressing this gap, the present study investigates the moderating role of age and job tenure in the work values and performance linkage. Drawing on survey data from 239 Malaysian employees, multi-group structural equation modeling (SEM) using AMOS was employed to test these effects. The findings demo…
creator: Mastura Ab. Wahab
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/92852
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title: Penilaian potensi penuaian air hujan bagi kelestarian kampus: Kajian kes Kolej Keris Mas, UKM (Assessment of rainwater harvesting potential for campus sustainability: Case study of Kolej Keris Mas, UKM)
description: Sumber air alternatif merupakan amalan dan kaedah yang penting pada masa ini kesan daripada fenomena perubahan iklim yang tidak menentu dan sukar diramal. Permintaan air terawat oleh pengguna di universiti yang semakin meningkat telah menjadikan penuaian hujan sebagai sumber air alternatif yang penting untuk diperluas dalam memastikan bekalan air mencukupi dan mampan. Penghasilan air kelabu (greywater) yang meningkat di dalam kawasan universiti khususnya di kolej kediaman menjadi punca kepada permintaan sumber air terawat yang tinggi. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tren hujan bulanan serta potensi pelaksanaan penuaian hujan di Kolej Keris Mas, UKM Bangi. Analisis tren purata hujan bulanan menggunakan Microsoft Excel manakala aplikasi ArcGIS Pro digunakan untuk menganalisis jenis dan keluasan permukaan bumbung serta penggunaan Kaedah Rasional Terubahsuai untuk menganggarkan potensi tuaian hujan di Kolej Keris Mas. Hasil kajian mendapati tren peningkatan purata hujan bulanan dengan nilai R2 sebanyak 0.230. Seterusnya, hasil kajian mendapati sebahagian besar bumbung di kawasan kajian adalah daripada jenis genting simen dengan keluasan 10,758 m2 berbanding jenis dek logam iaitu dengan keluasan 3,043 m2. Dengan itu, hasil kajian menunjukkan purata tuaian hujan per bulan sebanyak 1,983.60 m3 dengan anggaran tuaian hujan tertinggi direkodkan pada bulan November iaitu sebanyak 3,250.30 m3 manakala anggaran tuaian hujan terendah dicatatkan pada bulan Mei iaitu sebanyak 1,995.32 m3. Oleh itu, kajian potensi penuaian hujan di Kolej Keris Mas amat penting untuk dilaksanakan bagi mengurangkan kebergantungan terhadap sumber air terawat. Kata kunci: Kaedah Rasional Terubahsuai, kelestarian, perubahan iklim, potensi tuaian, sistem penuaian air hujan, universiti Alternative water sources are an essential practice and method nowadays due to unstable and unpredictable climate change. The increasing demand for treated water by university users has made rainwater harvesting an impor…
creator: Mohd Sharmizi Shaferi
creator: Frankie Marcus Ata
creator: Mohd Ekhwan Toriman
creator: Mohd Khairul Amri Kamarudin
creator: Fateen Nabilla Rasli
creator: Mir Sujaul Islam
creator: Dona Raihana Don Ramli
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1

http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/article/view/95125
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title: Pembinaan kerangka baharu bagi meningkatkan perlindungan keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerja asing di asrama pekerja dalam menghadapi krisis kesihatan awam (Developing a framework to enhance safety and health protection for foreign workers in dormitories during public health crises)
description: Melalui pengalaman negara memerangi pandemik COVID-19 pada tahun 2020-2021, usaha mengawal krisis kesihatan awam ini bukan sahaja perlu dilakukan terhadap masyarakat Malaysia sahaja malah ianya perlu meliputi golongan pekerja asing di dalam negara. Penularan pandemik dalam kalangan pekerja asing adalah berskala besar dan membahayakan negara. Keadaan ini memerlukan perancangan, strategi dan kerangka baharu dalam menghadapi krisis kesihatan awam pasca pandemik. Masalah utama yang dikaji dalam kajian ini adalah garis panduan dan akta sedia ada tidak dapat menjelaskan isu menangani masalah keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerja asing apabila berlaku penularan wabak penyakit berjangkit berskala besar seperti pandemik. Terdapat 3 objektif dalam kajian ini iaitu mengenalpasti keperluan utama pekerja asing di asrama pekerja, menganalisis punca penyebaran COVID-19 dalam kalangan pekerja asing di asrama pekerja dan mencadangkan satu kerangka baharu untuk dijadikan panduan perlindungan keselamatan dan kesihatan di asrama pekerja asing ketika menghadapi krisis kesihatan awam. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kaedah kualitatif iaitu temu bual elit dan temu bual kumpulan fokus (FGD). Hasil kajian mendapati penularan pandemik boleh mengancam keselamatan, kesihatan dan kesejahteraan negara. Sehubungan itu, majikan dan kerajaan perlu menjalin kerjasama yang lebih erat dalam memperkukuh sistem pengurusan keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerja asing di asrama. Hal ini bagi memastikan persekitaran tempat tinggal lebih selamat dan teratur serta memperkukuh kesiapsiagaan negara dalam menghadapi sebarang krisis kesihatan awam pada masa hadapan melalui mekanisme tindak balas yang lebih tersusun dan berkesan. Kata kunci: Asrama pekerja, kerangka baharu, krisis kesihatan awam, pekerja asing, perlindungan keselamatan dan kesihatan Through Malaysia's experience in combating the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020–2021, efforts to control this public health crisis were required not only for the local community bu…
creator: Intan Suria Hamzah
creator: Nadirah Mohd Azmi
creator: Sity Daud
creator: Nor Azira Ayob
creator: Norazlan Hadi Yaacob
creator: Khairul Ghufran Kaspin
creator: Muhammad Danial Rifqi Razlan
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Geografia-Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
date: 2026-02-25
publication date: 2026-02-25
volume: 22
number: 1