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GEOSPATIAL AND SOCIO-SPATIAL MAPPING FOR

LANDSCAPE RESOURCE PLANNING AND CULTURAL

HERITAGE PRESERVATION IN MALAYSIA

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Norhanis Diyana NIZARUDIN*
Khalilah ZAKARIYA 2
Haza Hanurhaza MD JANI³
Putri Haryati IBRAHIM 4
Aniza ABU BAKAR 5
Izawati TUKIMAN 6
Mohd Ramzi MOHD HUSSAIN 7
Zainul Mukrim BAHARUDDIN 8
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design,
International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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norhanisdiyana@iium.edu.my
2 khalilah@iium.edu.my
3 hanurhaza@iium.edu.my
4 putri@iium.edu.my
5 aaniza@iium.edu.my
6 izawati@iium.edu.my
7 ramzi@iium.edu.my
8 zainulm@iium.edu.my

ABSTRACT

Rapid pace of urbanisation has brought forth a pressing concern – the potential attrition of
landscape resources and cultural heritage attributes that define the nation's identity. Proper planning
strategies for future development and preservation of the sites are pivotal to be observed for the longevity
of the national landscape assets. In response, this study unveils the transformative potential of geospatial
and socio-spatial mapping as dynamic solutions for preserving local landscape resources and cultural
heritage attributes information for a better-informed decision-making. This study combines a multi-
faceted methodology through GIS-based mapping and cultural mapping to comprehensively map and
document natural, cultural, and social attributes across five selected towns in Peninsular Malaysia. The
mapping outputs are then scored by using overlay analysis, suitability analysis, and content analysis to
evaluate the spatial-based conditions of the landscape resources and cultural heritage assets in the studied
areas. The study revealed that both spatial mapping approaches yield detailed spatial maps that help to
visualise the evaluation of site potentials and threats towards achieving balanced socio-environmental
planning. Through the fusion of geospatial and socio-spatial mapping, an effective strategy arises to
systematically safeguard landscape resources and cultural heritage amidst modernisation, facilitating well-
informed decisions for future sustainable development.

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