10-15 minutes of interview can point you to the right direction during investigation works.
It is very important to have temporal information to understand the condition before, during, and after the event. Without any monitoring equipment installed, the locals and eye witnesses are most reliable source of information on site!
Always spend time to talk and listen to their concern.
Congratulations to our young geophysics team for a job well done for Groundwater for Water Treatment Plant Project under JMG of KATS. Trust the client and consultant satisfied with the team’s works. We pledge to improve GMT’s geophysics team in all aspects. This showed GMT-UNITEN collaboration through MOU really at work and has great potential to grow.
Thanks to Dr Abdul Ghani Rafeq as SME.
What we need is opportunity to showcase our capapbilities!
21.09.2019, Saturday: On our way to 12th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG 2019 at Jeju, South Korea. Part of delegations from Malaysia and Indonesia. Malaysia is represented by staff of Geomapping Technology, Rasid, Faruq, Afiq Farhan, Bahtiar and Geosolutions Resoures, Ahmad Nizam Hasan and Abdul Kadir. From Indonesia is Pak Prof Imam A. Sadisun.
List of abstracts accepted by our team are as follow:
1. Developing engineering geological model from resistivity surveys: several case studies from Malaysia – Farid
2. Comprehensive Geological Assessment of a landslide prone section of a proposed urban highway in Kuala Lumpur – Afiq
3. Combining total geological history and several other approaches in resolving construction disputes – Rasid
4. Advantages and limitations of Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) and photogrammetry technology for rock slope assessment in Malaysian tropical terrains – Faruq
Young partners of Geomapping Technology Sdn Bhd delivered presentations confidently and convincingly in front of many world experts in the field of engineering geology at recently concluded 12th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG in Jeju, Korea.
We are proud of you, guys! Let’s Malaysian flag fly high! Keep it up!
19/09/2019, Thursday: Attended the 1st National Marine Geology Workshop organised by Geological Society of Malaysia together with Institute of Geology Malaysia, Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia, University of Malaya, University of Malaysia Terengganu, University of Malaysia Kelantan, National University of Malaysia, University of Technology Malaysia, National Hydraulic Research Institute and Petronas. Around 100 participants.
Thanks and congrats to the organiser! Well done!
Tuesday, 270819: Our CEO, Abd Rasid Jaapar, participated in Focus Group Discussion on Local Plan for Ipoh 2020-2035 as Consultant and Subject Matter Expert (SME) pertaining to geology, geohazards, mining and quarrying.
Khamis, 22082019: Menghadiri Seminar Penambahbaikan Laporan Cadangan Pemajuan (LCP) oleh PlanMalaysia Kedah.
Saya mewakili IGM/GSM menyokong penuh usaha utk memperkasakan LCP. Beberapa isu saya sentuh;
1) LCP perlu mengambil kira semua plan tempatan, nasional dan antarabangsa termasuk UN SGDs, Sendai Framework on DRR/M, Urban Habitat, dan lain2.
2) LCP perlu mencerminkan report yg berdasarkan sains dan bukti (science- and evidence-based)
3) laporan berkaitan geologi bukan hanya tentang gradien cerun. Ia juga merangkumi aspek2 geologi lain seperti mineral, air bawah tanah, geobencana dan lain2.
4) Impak geologi terhadap pembangunan (seperti kawasan relik geobencana dll) serta impak pembangunan terhadap geologi (cth: seperti pembangunan di Langkawi) perlu ditekankan dalam LCP bagi kawasan terpilih dan Kaw. Sensitif Alam Sekitar (KSAS).
5) Laporan geologi perlu disediakan oleh Ahli Geologi Profesional berdaftar dgn Lembaga Ahli Geologi. Mana2 org yg gagal mengunakan laporan geologi yg disediakan oleh Ahli Geologi Profesional boleh dikenakan denda RM10k atau/dan penjara setahun dibawah Akta Ahli Geologi (2008 – Akta 689).
-ARJ
21-23/8/2019: 3-days short course on rock slope engineering at University of Malaya. Trust the course will be beneficial to all participants. 2 days of classroom lectures with 1 day field work in between. Fieldwork will be in metasedimentary and granite slope in KL.
Tue, 20/8/2019 – Completed the curriculum and new programme review as Adjunct Professor with geoscience lecturers of University of Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). I am very excited with the spirit of this group of young lecturers who want to enhance their geoscience programme. There are 3 things really excited me;
1) inclusion of ‘Professional Practice and Management’ as part of core subject. This subject is very important for Professional Geologists who should understand the professional ethics and code of conducts, relevant acts in Malaysia as well as project and data management.
2) managed to develop framework of new programme that emphasis on application of geotechnology, ICT, remote sensing, softwares and everything related to IR4.0 without sacrificing fundamental geoscience subjects.
3) few elective courses really applied in nature and very relevant to industry. Some of these courses similar to courses given at post-graduate level in some universities locally or abroad.
Trust geoscience programme in UMK have bright future ahead!
-ARJ
Thursday, 1/8/2019 – Done with Advanced Seminar on Economic Geology and Mineral Resources at University of Malaya organised by the Working Group on Economic Geology under Dr KK Cheang. Good crowd with almost 100 participants. Most participants look forward to GSM or IGM to organise more similar and affordable event like this in near future.
Mining industry still alive and kicking!
16th to 22nd June 2019- Our staff, Abd Rasid Jaapar (CEO), Dato Zakaria Mohamad (Chairman) and Syed Bahtiar (Geotechnical Engineer) attended Short Course on Disaster Risk Management – Debris Flow Professional Training at Disaster Prevention Research Centre, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan organised by Disaster Prevention Research Centre (DPRC), National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan and co-organised by UTM KL and Society for Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics Malaysia (SEGRM).
All 22 participants are from Malaysia and coming from various background – government agencies (JMG, CKC JKR, JPS, NADMA & SDMU); universities (UTM, UKM & UMP); professional organisations (SEGRM, IGM & GSM) and from private companies (Ikram & Geomapping). Special thanks to Dr Khamarrul Azahari for his efforts to put everything in place. Our country will blessed should we have many local lecturers/researchers like him now!
Nur Aliah is a college graduate from National University of Malaysia with a Bachelor's Degree in Geology (Honors) with CGPA of 3.67. Bright and research oriented geologist focus on gathering information and analyzing data. Energetic and hands on with the ability to characterize rockfall, landslide, perform desktop studies and field working. Currently work as a geologist at Geomapping Technology Sdn. Bhd. Ready to tackle any challenge with positive attitude.
Nurul Ain Nabillah is a dedicated and skilled geologist with over one year of experience in the field. Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Geology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, achieving a CGPA of 3.70. Demonstrates a strong understanding of geological principles and practices, with a proven ability to apply this knowledge effectively in various projects.
A passionate geologist with more than 2 years of experience in the field with high proficiency in GIS software. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, accurate, and visually appealing geospatial products. He successfully contributed his expertise and passion for geology in a dynamic and challenging work environment since 2023.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She is a registered Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and a member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). Currently, she is pursuing her Professional Engineer certification. Her experience encompasses design, technical management, and documentation for various projects, including structural engineering, landfill engineering, environmental geotechnics, soft soil engineering, foundation design, slope design, and retaining walls and support systems. She is proficient in several engineering software applications such as Esteem, Geo5, MiTS, Slope/W, Plaxis, and Rocscience. She joined GMT Group as a Geotechnical Engineer in 2024.
Muhammad Hafizol Bin Mohd Desa earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and Infrastructure from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pulau Pinang in 2021. He is registered as a Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). Known for his passion and self-motivation, Hafizol possesses a strong knowledge of civil engineering, particularly in geotechnical aspects. He is proficient in various civil engineering software tools such as Esteem, Slope/w, and Orion 18, and is ready to utilize his skills for the company's growth.
Nik Muhammad Rusyairie bin N Ruhadi graduated with Bachelor Degree in Surveying Science and Geomatic from University of Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in 2021 with first class honours. He is register with CIDB Malaysia , Expressway Operation Safety and Passport (EOSP) and NIOSH-Tenaga Safety Passport (NTSP). He have experienced in many types job of survey such as in Lidar and aerial Mapping for palm oil tree, underground utility and cable detection, 3-D dimensional virtual tour using Matterport, Topographic Survey and so on. He is capable to use several survey software such as AutoCAD, DJI Terra, Pix4D mapper, Global Mapper and ArcGIS. He joined GMT Group as Surveyor in 2023.
Shazwina holds a Bachelor of Information Science (Hons) in Information System Management, combining her strong academic background with practical administrative experience. She excels in organizational tasks and multitasking, demonstrating a proactive and detail-oriented approach. Eager to learn new skills across diverse industries, she is driven to gain valuable experience and contribute effectively to GMT Group.
Aina Ashyiqin Gapor obtained her Bsc (Hons.) in Applied Physics from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia in 2023. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize workload effectively. She plays an important role in workplace, as she performs many administrative duties to help executive offices operate smoothly. She works directly with executives, often serving as a liaison between them and their clients or colleagues. As a result, she also has a responsibility to uphold the confidentiality of information while on the job.
Nurin Afrina graduated from The National University of Malaysia (UKM) with a Bachelor of Geology (Honours) in 2019. A committed individual who is capable of working consistently and willing to go the extra mile to make work more enjoyable for both company and personal growth. Additionally, an optimistic, well-organized individual with a proven record of work experience, as well as someone who is prepared to accept feedback from others in order to improve herself for future career advancement. Currently working as a geologist at Geomapping Technology Sdn Bhd.