Geospatial assessment of healthcare distribution and population density in Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia

In Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak, rural areas face significant obstacles in accessing quality healthcare, necessitating oversight and targeted interventions to ensure rural populations receive medical attention comparable to urban areas. Thus, this study focuses on the Sri Aman Division to address healthcare disparities and promote balanced policy implementation in Sarawak. Geographical discrepancy in healthcare access exists within the rural areas, making it difficult for the residents to access healthcare services, particularly if they live in remote areas. This study aims to provide visual definitions of access to healthcare services that has been hampered by the distance between healthcare institutions and rural areas. Hence, the interpretation of distribution and density was conducted with a spatial analysis method. Using the spatial analysis tool, Geographic Information System (GIS), the regions where healthcare services are lacking accessibility can be identified, and the existing data of Sri Aman Land Use will be utilized and explored in the analysis tool. The findings reveal significant disparities in healthcare service distribution, with remote areas suffering from limited access and only being able to support minor ailments. Critical areas requiring urgent interventions were identified, such as those served by Ng. Patoh, Stamang, and Ng. Delok clinics. Large facilities like Sri Aman Health Clinic play a crucial role in serving the largest populations within a 10KM radius. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and resource distribution adjustments to reduce healthcare service management risks in Sarawak, including exploring telehealth, innovative delivery models, financial support, policy reforms, and workforce development

Mapping the impact: Property crime trends in Kuching, Sarawak, during and after the covid-19 period (2020-2022)

This study aims to explore how COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order (MCO) have influenced the trend of property crimes in Kuching, Sarawak spanning from 2020 until 2022. The lockdown imposed by the government had impacted daily activities in Malaysia, including those in Kuching, Sarawak. The methodology employed in this research involves descriptive analysis and spatial analysis, specifically using the Hot Spot Getis GI* technique, with the support of ArcGIS software. It examines relationships between crime and geography. The trend of property crime cases dropped from 1,144 cases (2020) to 813 cases in 2021 and ended with 683 cases in the year 2022. The value of GiZScore from the lowest of 2.066694 to the highest of 13.365677 is from the year 2021. Property crime in Kuching’s urban center was targeted even during MCO beginning March 2020 to November 1, 2021. This indicates a notable decrease in property crime trends during the COVID-19 (2020-2021) pandemic period due to the MCO and lockdown which continue to impact into the subsequent endemic era of 2022. This demonstrates the efficiency of the Royal Malaysia Police, particularly in the context of Kuching, Sarawa

Criminological insights: A comprehensive spatial analysis of crime hot spots of property offenses in Malaysia's urban centers

This study examines property crime trends in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya from 2015 to 2020, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and comprehensive crime data from the Royal Malaysia Police. It focuses on the relationship between property crime rates and the delineation of police station jurisdictions across Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory (KLFT), and Putrajaya Federal Territory (PFT). The objective is to understand the dynamics of property crime, its evolution, and the influence of the National Transformation Program on crime prevention strategies. By assessing the spatial distribution of property crimes, this research aims to identify underlying trends and the efficacy of hot spot policing. The analysis is underpinned by an extensive review of secondary data from the Intelligence/Operations/Records Division of the Royal Malaysia Police Headquarters, enabling a deep dive into the spatial characteristics of property crime within these regions. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of crime prevention in Malaysia, underscoring the importance of GIS technology and the need for strategic interventions tailored to specific crime patterns. This study provides critical insights for policymakers and law enforcement to formulate evidence-based strategies, enhance public safety, and inform future crime prevention efforts

Faktor Kesukaran dalam Proses Memodelkan Sebuah Tapak Arkeologi Menerusi Pendekatan Geospatial

Selama bertahun-tahun, ahli arkeologi telah bergantung pada peta dan analisis ruangan untuk memahami taburan artifak dan ciri di seluruh tapak arkeologi secara visualisasi. Walau bagaimanapun, pengenalan foto udara, penderiaan jauh digital, sistem maklumat geografi (GIS) dan sistem keletakan global (GPS) telah menyediakan ahli arkeologi dengan alat canggih untuk menganalisis dan menggambarkan taburan dan data arkeologi dengan cara yang inovatif. Oleh yang demikian, analisis geospatial telah mendapat pengiktirafan yang penting sebagai salah satu alat untuk membantu ahli arkeologi. Dengan menyepadukan foto udara, penderiaan jauh, GIS dan GPS ke dalam penyelidikan mereka, ahli arkeologi kini dapat menganalisis kuantiti data yang besar dalam masa yang sama memahami peranan ruangan. Ini telah membolehkan mereka memperoleh pandangan baru tentang taburan dan corak ciri arkeologi tersebut. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji faktor kesukaran dalam proses memodelkan sebuah tapak arkeologi menerusi pendekatan geospatial. Antara faktor kepelbagaian yang menimbulkan kesukaran dalam proses memodelkan tapak arkeologi adalah tapak arkeologi, persekitaran, tingkah laku atau kelakukan dan faktor teknikal. Dengan kemajuan teknologi, pendekatan geospatial merupakan kaedah terbaik untuk penyelidikan arkeologi manakala ahli arkeologi perlu berhati-hati dan menimbang faedah dan cabaran yang berkaitan dengan analisis geospatial, memastikan kaedah ini digunakan secara berhemah dan beretika

Faktor Kesukaran dalam Proses Memodelkan Sebuah Tapak Arkeologi Menerusi Pendekatan Geospatial

Selama bertahun-tahun, ahli arkeologi telah bergantung pada peta dan analisis ruangan untuk memahami taburan artifak dan ciri di seluruh tapak arkeologi secara visualisasi. Walau bagaimanapun, pengenalan foto udara, penderiaan jauh digital, sistem maklumat geografi (GIS) dan sistem keletakan global (GPS) telah menyediakan ahli arkeologi dengan alat canggih untuk menganalisis dan menggambarkan taburan dan data arkeologi dengan cara yang inovatif. Oleh yang demikian, analisis geospatial telah mendapat pengiktirafan yang penting sebagai salah satu alat untuk membantu ahli arkeologi. Dengan menyepadukan foto udara, penderiaan jauh, GIS dan GPS ke dalam penyelidikan mereka, ahli arkeologi kini dapat menganalisis kuantiti data yang besar dalam masa yang sama memahami peranan ruangan. Ini telah membolehkan mereka memperoleh pandangan baru tentang taburan dan corak ciri arkeologi tersebut. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji faktor kesukaran dalam proses memodelkan sebuah tapak arkeologi menerusi pendekatan geospatial. Antara faktor kepelbagaian yang menimbulkan kesukaran dalam proses memodelkan tapak arkeologi adalah tapak arkeologi, persekitaran, tingkah laku atau kelakukan dan faktor teknikal. Dengan kemajuan teknologi, pendekatan geospatial merupakan kaedah terbaik untuk penyelidikan arkeologi manakala ahli arkeologi perlu berhati-hati dan menimbang faedah dan cabaran yang berkaitan dengan analisis geospatial, memastikan kaedah ini digunakan secara berhemah dan beretika

Geospatial assessment of healthcare distribution and population density in Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia

In Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak, rural areas face significant obstacles in accessing quality healthcare, necessitating oversight and targeted interventions to ensure rural populations receive medical attention comparable to urban areas. Thus, this study focuses on the Sri Aman Division to address healthcare disparities and promote balanced policy implementation in Sarawak. Geographical discrepancy in healthcare access exists within the rural areas, making it difficult for the residents to access healthcare services, particularly if they live in remote areas. This study aims to provide visual definitions of access to healthcare services that has been hampered by the distance between healthcare institutions and rural areas. Hence, the interpretation of distribution and density was conducted with a spatial analysis method. Using the spatial analysis tool, Geographic Information System (GIS), the regions where healthcare services are lacking accessibility can be identified, and the existing data of Sri Aman Land Use will be utilized and explored in the analysis tool. The findings reveal significant disparities in healthcare service distribution, with remote areas suffering from limited access and only being able to support minor ailments. Critical areas requiring urgent interventions were identified, such as those served by Ng. Patoh, Stamang, and Ng. Delok clinics. Large facilities like Sri Aman Health Clinic play a crucial role in serving the largest populations within a 10KM radius. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and resource distribution adjustments to reduce healthcare service management risks in Sarawak, including exploring telehealth, innovative delivery models, financial support, policy reforms, and workforce development

Faktor kesukaran dalam proses memodelkan sebuah tapak arkeologi menerusi pendekatan geospatial

Selama bertahun-tahun, ahli arkeologi telah bergantung pada peta dan analisis ruangan untuk memahami taburan artifak dan ciri di seluruh tapak arkeologi secara visualisasi. Walau bagaimanapun, pengenalan foto udara, penderiaan jauh digital, sistem maklumat geografi (GIS) dan sistem keletakan global (GPS) telah menyediakan ahli arkeologi dengan alat canggih untuk menganalisis dan menggambarkan taburan dan data arkeologi dengan cara yang inovatif. Oleh yang demikian, analisis geospatial telah mendapat pengiktirafan yang penting sebagai salah satu alat untuk membantu ahli arkeologi. Dengan menyepadukan foto udara, penderiaan jauh, GIS dan GPS ke dalam penyelidikan mereka, ahli arkeologi kini dapat menganalisis kuantiti data yang besar dalam masa yang sama memahami peranan ruangan. Ini telah membolehkan mereka memperoleh pandangan baru tentang taburan dan corak ciri arkeologi tersebut. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji faktor kesukaran dalam proses memodelkan sebuah tapak arkeologi menerusi pendekatan geospatial. Antara faktor kepelbagaian yang menimbulkan kesukaran dalam proses memodelkan tapak arkeologi adalah tapak arkeologi, persekitaran, tingkah laku atau kelakukan dan faktor teknikal. Dengan kemajuan teknologi, pendekatan geospatial merupakan kaedah terbaik untuk penyelidikan arkeologi manakala ahli arkeologi perlu berhati-hati dan menimbang faedah dan cabaran yang berkaitan dengan analisis geospatial, memastikan kaedah ini digunakan secara berhemah dan beretika