Land suitability analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) for sustainable land development in Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia

Amal Najihah Muhamad Nor and Muhamad Azahar Abas and Jawagar Arumugam and Mohamad Pirdaus Yusoh and Normah Abdul Latip (2024) Land suitability analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) for sustainable land development in Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia. PLANNING MALAYSIA: Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 22. pp. 25-37. ISSN 1675-6215

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Abstract

Three (3) satellite images (2004, 2014, and 2022) were processed and analysed using a Geographic Information System (GIS) to obtain the land use types. The land suitability parameters were chosen based on population density and landscape factors such as slope, land use, elevation, and distance from rivers. The weights of each evaluation factor were determined using Analytical Hierarchical Analysis (AHP). Additionally, weighted overlay analysis, available in ArcGIS 10.8 software, was used to integrate all the parameters. This study found that Jeli’s build-up area increased from 1.9% in 2004 to 24.5% in 2022. The suitability map for Jeli’s land development has been reclassified into three (3) highly suitable categories (42.43%), moderately suitable (53.32%), and highly not suitable (4.25%). The area of land suitability for land use increases along with the population density. The findings of this study will help policymakers develop better strategic urban expansion policies.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Land Suitability Analysis, Analytical Hierarchical Analysis, AHP, Weighted Overlay, Geographic Information System, GIS
Subjects:	D World History and History Of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Etc. > DS Asia > DS1-937 History of Asia > DS520-560.72 Southeast Asia > DS591-599 Malaysia. Malay Peninsula. Straits Settlements G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General). Atlases. Maps > G1-922 Geography (General)
Department:	INSTITUTE > Borneo Institute for Indigenous Studies
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	28 Feb 2025 14:08
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2025 14:08
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42970

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