INTRODUCTION

My project is about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Malaysia. In this project we

will learn about the five ways Malaysia uses GIS and how it helps their businesses and
economy.

What is GIS?

A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking
and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface. GIS can show many different kids
of data on one map, such as streets, building and vegetation. This enables people to more easily
see, analyze and understand patterns and relationships.
There are five possible uses of GIS in Malaysia.

Mapping

Telecom
Flood
and
damage
network
estimation
Uses services

of GIS

Transportation
Navigation
planning

THE 5 POSSIBLE USES OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN

MALAYSIA.

1. MAPPING:
GIS can be used to provide a visual interpretation of data. Google Maps is an
excellent example of a web-based GIS mapping solution that people use for
everyday navigation purposes. However, smart mapping technology has
significantly advanced and is used in products like Nobel’s Reviewer, which gives
cities, municipalities and private industry an in -depth look at electric and water
district assets in the field.

2. TELECOM AND NETWORK SERVICES:

Organizations can incorporate geographic data into their complex network design,
optimization, planning, and maintenance activities. This data enhances telecom
processes through better customer-relationship management and location services.
3. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING:
GIS data is commonly used for managing transportation issues. With the addition
of environmental and topical data in a GIS platform, companies can plan for a new
road or rail route.

4. NAVIGATION:
Web-based navigation maps use GIS data to provide the public with useful
information. Web maps are regularly updated per GIS information and are used
consistently in everyday life.

5. FLOOD DAMAGE ESTIMATION:

Governments use GIS data to map flood risk areas and can us e the information to
coordinate relief efforts. Governments use GIS data to map flood risk areas and can
use the information to coordinate relief efforts.
 A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing,
checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface. By relating seemingly
unrelated data, GIS can help individuals and organizations better understand spatial patterns
and relationships.

GIS technology is a crucial part of spatial data infrastructure, which the White House
defines as “the technology, policies, standards, human resources, and related activities
necessary to acquire, process, distribute, use, maintain, and preserve spatial data.”

GIS can use any information that includes location. The location can be expressed in
many different ways, such as latitude and longitude, address, or ZIP code. Many different
types of information can be compared and contrasted using GIS. The system can include data
about people, such as population, income, or education level. It can include information about
the landscape, such as the location of streams, different kinds of vegetation, and different kinds
of soil. It can include information about the sites of factories, farms, and schools, or storm
drains, roads, and electric power lines.

With GIS technology, people can compare the locations of different things in order to
discover how they relate to each other. For example, using GIS, a single map could include
sites that produce pollution, such as factories, and sites that are sensitive to pollution, such as
wetlands and rivers. Such a map would help people determine where water supplies are most
at risk.
 The use of GIS data has a profound impact on business and industry, as well
as on the general public. If the technology were eliminated, we would realize to a
great extent the overarching importance of GIS data in our daily lives and in work.

CONCLUSION

By doing this project I learnt that GIS is not just useful but very important. It is not just
important in Malaysia but also all over the world. Without GIS we would not know the dangers
coming e.g. With GIS we would know when the estimation time or date the flood is coming.
GIS also helps us navigate to the places we want to go and gives us easier directions. So this is
why GIS is important in our daily life too.