FALAK SYARIE AND ASTRONOMY
JUPEM is an agency directly involved in the field of falak Observatory Construction and Imkanur-Rukyah New
syarie and astronomy especially in the preparation of Criteria Study.
moon crescent observation data and prayer time. Being
a member of the National Council for State Islamic Affairs The Neowise comet (type C/2020 F3) tracking program
and the Panel of Astronomical Experts, JUPEM has played with the Director General of Survey and Mapping (KPUP)
its role by providing services to the public especially in Malaysia has been specifically designed. The comet
the preparation of the Islamic calendar, kiblat direction was first discovered on March 27, 2020 through a space
determination, new moon observation for the determination telescope, the Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared
of important dates in the Islamic calendar such as the Survey Explorer (NEOWISE). The team that participated
determination of Ramadan, Syawal and Zulhijjah as well in the observation successfully observed comet Neowise
as other information related to falak syarie and astronomy. during the training session on August 24, 2020 (Monday)
In addition, JUPEM is also involved in several studies at 9.00-9.30 pm while during the official session on August
conducted by JAKIM, the State Mufti Department and 25, 2020 (Tuesday), the image of Neowise comet failed to
also local universities such are the Sky Brightness Study, be observed due to thick cloudy sky conditions.
Kiblat Direction Determination Study, Horizon Study for
Neowise tracking program with the Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia
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The achievement for falak syarie and astronomy related activities for the year 2020 as follows:
NO. ACTIVITY AWT 2020 ACHIEVEMENT
1. Calculations of New Moon Observation Data 1442/1443 Hijri 29 stations 100%
14 states 100%
2. Calculations of Prayer Times for All States in Malaysia
9 times 78%
3. New Moon Observations at the Teluk Kemang Observatory
for the Review of the Imkanur Rukyah Criteria
(*) The achievement of new moon observation at the Teluk Kemang Observatory was only 7 times (78%) because there were no
observations on March 25, 2020 and October 17, 2020 due to the Movement Control Order (MCO).
In the year 2020, data preparation of new moon observation to determine the beginning of new month for the year of
1442/1443 Hijr was conducted at 29 official new moon observation stations throughout the country, namely
1. Kuala Sungai Baru, Simpang Empat, Perlis; 16. Bukit Pelindung, Kuantan, Pahang;
2. Menara Telekom, Alor Setar, Kedah; 17. Gunung Berinchang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang;
3. Kg Pulau Sayak, Kuala Muda, Kedah; 18. Bukit Geliga, Kemaman, Terengganu;
4. Pemandangan Indah, Langkawi, Kedah; 19 Bukit Besar, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu;
5. Pantai Acheh, Pulau Pinang; 20. Balai Cerap KUSZA, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu;
6. Pantai Pasir Panjang, Perak; 21. Pulau Perhentian, Besut, Terengganu;
7. Bukit Malawati, Kuala Selangor, Selangor; 2 2. Menara Bangunan SEDC, Kota Bharu, Kelantan;
8. Balai Cerap Selangor, Sabak Bernam, Selangor; 2 3. Bukit Peraksi, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan;
9. Bukit Jugra, Selangor; 2 4. Bukit Kampung Tembeling, Kuala Krai, Kelantan;
10 . Menara Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Kuala Lumpur; 2 5. Tanjung Dumpil, Putatan, Sabah;
11. PICC Putrajaya, W.P. Putrajaya; 2 6. Menara Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan;
12. Telok Kemang, Negeri Sembilan; 27. Tanjung Lobang, Miri, Sarawak;
13. Tanjung Bidara, Melaka; 28. Tanjung Batu, Bintulu, Sarawak; and
14. Pontian Kechil, Johor; 29. Teluk Bandung, Kuching, Sarawak.
15. Bukit Tanjung Batu, Pekan, Pahang;
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Locations of New Moon Observation Stations in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan
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International and States Boundaries
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES
Malaysia – Thailand Land Boundaries
The delimitation and demarcation of the international includes Investigation, Refixation, and Maintenance for the
boundary between Malaysia–Thailand for watershed Malaysia - Thailand International Boundary.
measuring at 552 km in length commenced on July 6, 1973
and completed on September 26, 1985. As for the deepest Both Chairmen of Land Boundary Committee (LBC) had
river flow boundary (thalweg) measuring at 106 km was agreed on the Investigation, Refixation and Maintenance
commenced on November 1, 2000 and was completed on in Priority Area VI (BP8C - BP16) through correspondence
September 30, 2009. The project was jointly implemented dated September 29, 2017 and October 16, 2017
with the Royal Thai Survey Department (RTSD). At this respectively.
time, the activity conducted is Multi-Purpose Survey, which
The achievement of the activities for investigation, refixation and border maintenance in Priority Area VI (BP8C - BP16)
for the year 2020 are as follows:
NO. AREA AWT 2020 ACHIEVEMENT
Priority Area VI (BP8C - BP16) 4.9 km
4.0 km
1. Section F (BP14 - BP15C) 4.9 km 8.9 km
2. Section G (BP15C - BP16) 4.4 km
TOTAL 9.3 km
The survey works in Section G (BP15C - BP16), Priority Area VI (BP8C - BP16) has been suspended on
March 18, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The meetings related to the delimitation of the international land boundary between Malaysia and Thailand have been
postponed are as follows:
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NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION
1. 4th Secretariat Meeting of the Land Boundary Committee (LBC) Malaysia – Thailand in Malaysia
2. 37th Meeting of the Thailand - Malaysia (CPD-DIS) Joint Co-Project Director in Thailand
3. 49th Meeting of the Malaysia - Thailand Joint Technical Committee in Malaysia
4. 26th Meeting of the Land Boundary Commiitee (LBC-26) Malaysia - Thailand in Malaysia
Malaysia - Brunei Darussalam Land Boundaries
The 19th CPD Special Discussion between Malaysia - of reference JUPEM.BP.EP.(S) 10.13.5 Jld.9 (15) dated
Brunei Darussalam on February 11 - 13, 2020 held in Bandar Februari 25, 2020 and Brunei letter of reference SDL: 1/14
Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, among others had cr SLD 11 dated Februari 29, 2020. Both sides had agreed
discussed on the survey programme for 2020. Following to carry out the demarcation and survey in Sector C - D
the postponement of the 16th Meeting of the Joint Technical (Teraja - Mulu) covering distance of 10.5 km and Sector K
Committee of Malaysia - Brunei Darussalam, the Survey - L (Bt.Gelagas / Bt. Suang - Bt. Sagan) covering distance
Program for the Year 2020 was agreed by both Chairmen of 7.0 km.
of the Joint Technical Committee through correspondence,
namely the proposal of the Malaysian side through a letter
The achievements of the survey activity for year 2020 are as follows:
NO. AREA AWT 2020 ACHIEVEMENT
Sector C - D (CM 4/89 - Boundary between part of Miri and Limbang)
1. SL02/7 - SL02/10 10.5 km 15.1 km
Sector K - L (Point N 04º 22’ 20” E 115º 11’ 00” - Iron Pipe 15 Bukit Sagan (B 26))
2. TL08/2 - FL08 7.0 km 8.2 km
TOTAL 17.5 km 23.3 km
The meetings related to the delimitation of the international land boundary between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam are
as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION
1. 20th Special Discussion on the Joint Demarcation and Survey of the Land Boundary between Brunei Darussalam
and Malaysia
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Malaysia - Indonesia Land Boundaries
The 43rd Meeting of the Joint Malaysia - Indonesia mentioned in the Revised Action Plan for Resolution of
Boundary Committee on the Demarcation and Survey of the Outstanding Boundary Problems (OBP) for Malaysia
the International Boundary between Malaysia (Sabah & (Sabah) and Indonesia (Kalimantan Utara). Unfortunately
Sarawak) and Indonesia (Kalimantan Utara & Kalimantan both activities have been suspended due to the pandemic
Barat) JMI-43th that was has held in Kuala Lumpur, COVID-19 and will be resume in the year 2021.
Malaysia from November 19 - 21, 2019, has agreed on
the investigation, refixation and maintenance (IRM) survey For the survey task of IRM in Sector Sarawak - West
for Priority Area III (D - E) from boundary marker D 500 - D Kalimantan, the Indonesian side has request that the IRM
600 with distance of 11.1 km, Sarawak - Kalimantan Barat survey for Priority Area I (A - C) of boundary marks A 80 - A
Sector. While for Sabah - Kalimantan Utara Sector, both 133 be suspended and the survey task will be focused on
countries have agreed to do the investigation, demarcation Sinapad river and Sesai river.
and survey in Sungai Sinapad and Sungai Sesai as
Meetings related to the delimitation of the international land boundary between Malaysia and Indonesia that also been
postponed were as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION
The 47th Meeting of the Co-Project Directors for Kalimantan Utara and Sabah on the Demarcation and Survey
1. of the International Boundary between Malaysia (Sabah) and Indonesia (Kalimantan Utara) in Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Malaysia.
2. The 55th of the Co - Project Directors for Sarawak and Kalimantan Barat on the Demarcation and Survey of the
International Boundary between Malaysia (Sarawak) and Indonesia (Kalimantan Barat)
The 49th Joint Technical Committee Meeting of the Joint Malaysia - Indonesia Boundary Technical Committee
3. on the Demarcation and Survey of the International Boundary between Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak) and
Indonesia (Kalimantan Utara & Kalimantan Barat) in Pulau Pinang Malaysia.
The 44th Meeting of the Joint Malaysia - Indonesia Boundary Committee on the Demarcation and Survey of the
4. International Boundary between Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak) and Indonesia (Kalimantan Utara & Kalimantan
Barat) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Inter-agency Meetings and visits involving international land boundaries that were held in 2020 are as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
Coordination Meeting Issue on Land Boundary Malaysia - Brunei Darussalam Putrajaya
1. at the National Security Council, Putrajaya. Chaired by the Director of the Land January 17, 2020
Border Security Division Kuching, Sarawak
January 24, 2020
Coordination Meeting Issue on Land Boundary Malaysia - Brunei Darussalam.
2. Wisma Bapa, Kuching, Sarawak. Chaired by YB Datuk Amar Jaul Samion, Kuala Lumpur
(Video Conference)
Sarawak State Secretary January 31, 2020
Preparatory Meeting The Nineteenth Co-Project Directors (CPD) Special
3. Discussion on the Joint Demarcation and Survey of the Land Boundary
between Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia. Level *, Wisma JUPEM
4. Special Meeting of Secretariat for the Land Boundary Committee (LBC) Putrajaya
Malaysia - Thailand pertaining to the Agreement of Sungai Golok February 5, 2020
5. Joint Site Visit between JUPEM and MKN on the Land Boundary Malaysia - Limbang, Sarawak
Brunei Darussalam in Sector F - G (Bebuloh - a West Point of Bukit Gadong) February 19, 2020
Brainstorming Session on the Study of Provisional Equidistance Line in the Kuala Lumpur
6. vicinity of the West Coast of Pulau Sebatik to boundary marker AA2, Priority (Video Conference)
Area I (A - B) February 25, 2020
7. Land Boundary Security Coordination Committee Meeting No. 1 Year 2020 Putrajaya (Video Conference)
May 2, 2020
Inter-Agency Meeting to discuss the Issue of the Position of Indonesian Putrajaya
8. Gateways Located within the Territory of Malaysia at the International Boundary July 9, 2020
Malaysia - Indonesia, Priority Area I, (A - C), Telok Melano, Sarawak
Coordination and Preparation Meetings for the 7th Annual Consultation, 14th Putrajaya
9. Joint Commission Meeting (JC-14) and Meeting on the 5th Joint Development July 16, 2020
Strategy (JDS-5) Malaysia - Thailand No. 3/2020
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NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
10. Inter-Agency Meetings Related to Updates on the Draft Agreement of Sungai Putrajaya
Golok (International Land Boundary Malaysia - Thailand) No. 1/2020 July 20, 2020
Kuala Lumpur
11. Meeting to discuss the issue of the Land Boundary Malaysia - Brunei July 22, 2020
Darussalam with the AGC, Level 8, Wisma JUPEM Kuala Lumpur
(Video Conference)
Brainstorming Session on the Study of Provisional Equidistance Line in the August 2, 2020
12. vicinity of the West Coast of Pulau Sebatik to boundary marker AA2, Priority Putrajaya
August 5, 2020
Area I (A - B)
Kangar, Perlis
13. Coordination Meeting for the Implementation of Border Survey Operations of August 14, 2020
Malaysia and Neighbouring Countries
Kuala Lumpur
Bonded Road Development Coordination Meeting for Perlis Inland Port (Video Conference)
September 23, 2020
14. (PIP) Project and Proposed Mixed Development of Padang Besar Business
Lots and Hotels at Kompleks Dewan Undangan Negeri Perlis, Kangar, Perlis
Brainstorming Session on the Study of Provisional Equidistance Line in the
15. vicinity of the West Coast of Pulau Sebatik to boundary marker AA2, Priority
Area I (A - B)
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME BOUNDARIES
Malaysia - Singapore Maritime Boundaries
The meetings on the maritime demarcation between Malaysia and Singapore that were held in 2020 are as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Inter-Agency Meeting for Malaysia - Singapore Bilateral Meetings
Putrajaya
2. 8th Malaysia - Singapore Joint Technical Committee Meeting (MSJTC) January 8, 2020
Kuala Lumpur
3. 2nd Meeting of the Malaysia - Singapore Committee on Maritime Boundaries January 21 - 22, 2020
Kuala Lumpur
4. Bilateral Meeting for Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) Project January 21 - 22, 2020
5. Meeting on Boundary Issues For Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Project Putrajaya
Between Johor Bahru And Singapore March 2, 2020
Putrajaya
March 1,7 2020
Teleconference Meeting with Singapore for Bilateral Agreement (BA) and Putrajaya
6. Concession Agreement (CA) for Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Project May 13, 2020
between Johor Bahru and Singapore
7. Inter -agency Meeting for Special Workshop on Malaysia - Singapore Maritime Putrajaya
Border Issues June 1, 2020
Teleconference Meeting with Singapore for Bilateral Agreement (BA) and Putrajaya
8. Concession Agreement (CA) for Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Project June 5, 2020
between Johor Bahru and Singapore
9. Meeting of the Status of the Proposed Development of the World’s Largest Putrajaya
Project “Ship To Ship Transfer Hub In Johor Bahru Port Waters” June 24, 2020
10. Preparatory meeting and site visit for the Signing Ceremony of Documents and Johor Bahru, Johor
Agreements Related to the Rapid Transport System (RTS) Link Project July 23, 2020
11. Preparatory meeting of the RTS Link Agreement Signing Council Johor Bahru, Johor
July 28, 2020
12. Site Visit of the Malaysian Maritime Technical Negotiation Team to the Tompok
Utara and Abu Bakar Maritime Base in Batuan Tengah Tompok Utara dan ABMB
August 8, 2020
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NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
13. Meeting on Location and Design of Marine Viaduct at Malaysia - Singapore Putrajaya
International Border for Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) Project September 17, 2020
14. Environmental Data Program Seminar along the Straits of Johor, Around Batuan Putrajaya
Tengah and Tubir Selatan September 21 - 22, 2020
15. Meeting on the Location and Design of Marine Viaduct at Malaysia - Singapore Putrajaya
International Border for Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) Project September 22, 2020
16. Special Workshop on Malaysia-Singapore Maritime Border Issues (Series II) Melaka
(Tiger I) (Video Conference)
November 2 - 5, 2020
17. Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pemantauan Pelaksanaan ‘Settlement Agreement’ Bil.
1/2020 November 6, 2020
18. Pre-Council Bilateral Committee Meeting between Malaysia and Singapore for Putrajaya
Rapid Transit System (RTSBC) Project 1/2020 (Video Conference)
November 12, 2020
19. Third Bilateral Committee Meeting between Malaysia and Singapore for Rapid
Transit System (RTSBC) Project 1/2020 Putrajaya
(Video Conference)
November 16, 2020
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Malaysia – Indonesia Maritime Boundaries
The meetings related to the maritime demarcation between Malaysia and Indonesia that were held in 2020 are as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Meeting to discuss the Proposed Creation of a Malaysian - Indonesian Fisheries Putrajaya
Industry Joint Development Area in Disputed Waters January 20, 2020
2. Meeting to discuss the Proposed Creation of a Joint Development Area for the Putrajaya
Malaysian-Indonesian Fisheries Industry February 11, 2020
3. Meeting for discussion on Maritime Boundary Limits in the Sulawesi Sea Kuala Lumpur
March 5, 2020
Courtesy visit to the Office of YB Datuk Sabah State Secretary and information
4. session on the latest developments and status of the Malaysia - Indonesia Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
March 10, 2020
International Maritime and Land Border in the State of Sabah
Briefing session to YB Minister of Foreign Affairs and YB Deputy Minister of Putrajaya
5. Foreign Affairs on the Delimitation of International Maritime Boundaries in the March 17, 2020
Sulawesi Sea and the Straits of Melaka
Interagency Meeting for The Informal Intersessional Technical Consultation Putrajaya
6. Meeting on Maritime Boundaries Delimitation between the Republic of Indonesia June 9, 2020
and Malaysia
The Informal Intersessional Technical Consultation Meeting on Maritime Putrajaya
7. Boundaries Delimitation between the Republic of Indonesia and Malaysia (Video Conference)
(Video Conference)
Interagency Meeting for The Intersessional Technical Working Group (ITWG) June 12, 2020
8. Meeting on Maritime Boundaries Delimitation between Malaysia and the Kuala Lumpur
Republic of Indonesia (video conference) (Video Conference)
June 30, 2020
9. The Intersessional Technical Working Group Meeting on Maritime Boundaries Kuala Lumpur
Delimitation between Malaysia and the Republic of Indonesia (Video Conference) (Video Conference)
July 6, 2020
10. Special Meeting on the Delimitation of the Malaysia - Indonesia Maritime Border Kuala Lumpur
in the Sulawesi Sea (Projek Panther I) (Video Conference)
October 28 - 30, 2020
37th Technical Working Group (TWG) and Technical Meeting (TM) on Maritime
11. Boundaries Delimitation between The Republic of Indonesia and Malaysia Melaka
(Video Conference)
(Video Conference) November 19 - 20, 2020
12. Special Meeting on the Delimitation of the Malaysia - Indonesia Maritime Border Kuala Lumpur
in the Sulawesi Sea (Projek Panther II) (Video Conference)
December 1 - 2, 2020
13. Briefing Session To YB Minister of Foreign Affairs on Maritime Boundary
Boundaries Between Malaysia - Indonesia Kuala Lumpur
December 16, 2020
Discussions on Drafts of the Territorial Sea Boundary Agreement between
Kuala Lumpur
14. Malaysia and Indonesia in the Sulawesi Sea and in the Straits of Malacca with (Sidang Video)
December 23, 2020
the Attorney General’s Chambers
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Malaysia – Vietnam Maritime Boundaries
Malaysia and Vietnam agreed to initiate maritime border between Malaysia and Vietnam. Subsequently,
demarcation between the South China Sea and a Technical a meeting dicussing on Malaysia - Vietnam Maritime
Meeting will be chaired by KLN to discuss in more detail Boundary Delimitation Issues via Joint Video Conference
about maritime demarcation technical issues during an was held as an Exploratory and Preliminary discussion
informal consultation on May 11, 2017 at Wisma Putra, with Vietnam on Maritime Boundary Delimitation was held
Putrajaya. The maritime border will be divided into two (2) in Langkawi, Kedah on September 31 - October 2, 2020.
segments, namely the South China Sea and the Gulf of Malaysia suggested a proposal that the negotiations on the
Thailand. The study of the maritime boundary between Malaysia -Vietnam maritime boundary will begin in 2021.
Malaysia - Vietnam in the South China Sea was conducted The Terms of Reference (TOR) to be prepared by the
by JUPEM using the following methods: two countries will be discussed in more depth during the
meeting between the two countries in the future. Vietnam
1) basepoints-to-basepoints suggested that one of the methods that could be used
2) coast to coast; and/or to start negotiations on the delimitation of the Malaysia-
3) half effect to Vietnam basepoints Vietnam maritime border was to discuss easier areas first
and then to more difficult areas. Malaysia and Vietnam
Talking about the background, Malaysia and Vietnam during also agreed to prepare a draft of the TOR and Non Paper
the JTEC meeting in November 2018 have agreed to hold respectively and will then exchange the matter to obtain
a depth discussions on the delimitation of the maritime their respective views.
The meetings on the maritime demarcation between Malaysia and Vietnam that were held in 2020 were as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Meeting with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) on the Kuala Lumpur
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) March 17, 2020
2. Inter-Agency Meeting on the Malaysia - Vietnam Maritime Boundary in the South Putrajaya
China Sea July 28, 2020
3. Interagency Meeting on Malaysia - Vietnam Maritime Boundary Boundary Issues Langkawi, Kedah
(Video Conference)
4. Meeting on the Malaysia -Vietnam Maritime Boundary Boundary Issues and Vietnam
Joint Video Conference September 29 -
October 2, 2020
Langkawi, Kedah
(Video Conference)
October 2, 2020
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Malaysia – Thailand Maritime Boundaries
Thailand had declared the boundaries of its continental Meanwhile, in 1979, Malaysia gazetted a map called the
shelf in 1973 which as a whole set the outer boundary of New Malaysia Map 1979 (PBM 1979). The New Malaysia
its continental shelf measured from the coast. In a similar Map 1979 (PBM 1979) (Sheet 1 and Sheet 2) shows
development, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the territorial waters and boundaries of the Malaysian
called ‘Memorandum of Understanding between The continental shelf were declared on December 21, 1979.
Kingdom of Thailand and Malaysia on the Establishment This map was also made based on several factors
of a Joint Authority for the Exploitation of the Resources of commonly used in this direction such as relevant acts
the Seabed in a Defined Area of the Continental Shelf of and proclamations, international maritime law, bilateral
the Two Countries’ was signed by both parties on February agreements with neighboring countries (MOUs), border
21, 1979. This MOU created a Malaysia-Thailand Joint agreements and laws made by the colonizers in the region,
Development Area (MTJDA) with an area of 7 ,236 km2). the laws of neighboring countries, as well as unilateral
The designated joint venture area involves Malaysia’s claim declarations and reasonable new factors. For the area in
area which is limited by the principle of equal Dectance the Gulf of Thailand, the boundary line claimed by Malaysia
from the coastline between Malaysia and Thailand; while in the PBM 1979 does not take into account the impact on
Thailand’s claim area is limited by using the full effect of Ko Losin. In this regard, further discussions and studies
Ko Losin Island. This Agreement is valid for a period of fifty should be conducted by all parties to consider whether the
(50) years beginning in 1979 and is expected to expire in MTJDA joint venture area should be continued or not to
2029. identify it will provide benefits and advantages to Malaysia.
The meetings on the maritime demarcation between Malaysia and Thailand that were held in 2020 are as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Strategic Dialogue Session on Overlapping Areas in Malaysia - Thailand Joint Putrajaya
Development Area (MTJDA) July 8, 2020
2. Discussions on Maritime Boundary Boundaries Between Malaysia - Thailand Putrajaya
(Sidang Video)
December 18, 2020
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Malaysia Continental Shelf Project
On May 6, 2009, Malaysia and the Socialist Republic of for the Malaysian Continental Shelf Phase II is based
Vietnam jointly submitted a continental shelf limit claim on the latest multibeam echo sounder (bathymetry) and
to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf gravity data in the northern area of D angerous Ground to
(CLCS) covering an area of 4 3,800 sq km of waters in the improve FOS selection for determining the outer limits of
South China Sea. This joint claim is known as the Project the continental shelf and involve various agencies such as
Malaysian Continental Platform Phase I. The claim area of the JUPEM, JMG, PHN, MKN, KLN, and AGC.
the continental shelf limit is known as the Defined Area of
the Malaysia - Vietnam Joint Submission which covers an The decision of the Cabinet on October 2, 2019 has
area of 4 3,800 sq km. This area is close to the area covered approved the delivery of the Partial Submission of the
by the State of Pahang and the State of Terengganu which Malaysian Continental Platform Project Phase II (remaining
has the potential of high value hydrocarbon and mineral portion) at the 51st session of CLCS which is October 14 to
reserves. This joint claim involves the study, measurement November 29, 2019. To that end, through the officers of the
and collection of scientific data as well as the preparation Malaysian Permanent Mission (PTM) to the United Nations
of claim documents have been implemented by various (UN) in New York, Malaysia has submitted the Diplomatic
parties including the Department of Survey and Mapping Notes and documents related to partial submission to
Malaysia (JUPEM), Department of Minerals and the UN Secretary General on December 12, 2019. The
Geosciences (JMG), National Hydrographic Center (PHN), submission status of Phase II Malaysia submitted on
National Security Council (MKN), Ministry of Foreign Affairs December 12, 2019 is on the turn number 85th and has yet
(KLN) and the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), and to be tabled following the postponement of the presentation
Petroliam Nasional (Petronas). Continental Shelf Work as of the 53rd CLCS session due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
well as the Continental Shelf Technical Work Team. Subsequent sessions are subject to the schedule of the
UN General Assembly (UNGA). Meanwhile, the Malaysia -
The decision of the Cabinet dated April 22, 2009 has Vietnam Joint Submission position which is ranked number
agreed that the preparation of unilateral or joint submission 33 still has not established a subcommission because
of Malaysia for the remaining portion of the extended there are no further developments related to the PRC and
continental shelf be implemented. This claim area covers Philippines protests with reference to the latest official
an area of 9 2,400 sq km, which is about twice the claim statement by the Chairman of CLCS dated September 5,
area in the Malaysian Continental Shelf Project Phase I. 2019.
Therefore, Malaysia’s preparation of unilateral submission
for the remaining area of the continental shelf exceeds Following the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia
200 nautical miles from the national baseline in the north. was supposed to make a presentation to the CLCS in 2020
This Dangerous Ground in the South China Sea has been but it was postponed. Furthermore, Malaysia expects to
implemented known as the Malaysia Continental Shelf hold a presentation for partial submission to CLCS in the
Project Phase II. The preparation of the claim document next session, possibly in August 2021.
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The meetings related to the Malaysian Continental Shelf Project that were held in 2020 are as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Maintenance of Continental Shelf Room by MKN Kuala Lumpur
February 11 - March 10, 2020
2. Inter-Agency Meeting on Malaysia’s Response to Philippine Objections to Putrajaya
Malaysia’s Partial Submission to CLCS August 4, 2020
The Issue of Overlapping Claims in the South China Sea
Meetings related to the issue of overlapping claims in the South China Sea have been held until December 31, 2020 as
follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Meeting Discussed the Current Situation Related to the Presence of Foreign Putrajaya
Assets in the South China Sea April 21, 2020
2. Meeting to Discuss the Approval of the Publication of a Documentary on Putrajaya
Pulau Layang-Layang September 9, 2020
3. Meeting to Discuss the Results of a Technical Study in the Bantin Basin, Putrajaya
South China Sea (Video Conference)
November 27, 2020
4. National Security and Sovereignty Strategy Committee Meeting in the South
China Sea No.1/2020 Putrajaya
December 17, 2020
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Update of the New Map of the Malaysian Continental Shelf 1979
The New Map of Malaysia 1979 (PBM 1979) was published also met with academics from the University of Malaya
through Government Gazette No. 5745 on December and Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, the Attorney
12, 1979. After the publication, PBM 1979 was never General (AGC) and former BKGIS officer, Puan Hasidah
updated even though Malaysia had signed agreements on the update of PBM 1979. Inter-Agency Meeting Related
with neighboring countries. There are two Agreements that to Updating the New Map of the Malaysian Continental
have been signed jointly, namely the Agreement Between Shelf 1979 (PBPBM 1979) was held on December 24,
the Government of Malaysia and the Government of 2019 at JUPEM. In related matters, the meeting agreed to
the Republic of Singapore to Accurately Demarcate the seek feedback from various agencies for the first draft of
Boundaries of Territorial Waters According to the Straits the 1979 PBM Update which has been updated by JUPEM,
and Johor Territorial Waters Agreement 1927 (1995 followed by the Maritime Boundary Special Committee
Agreement) and the Exchange of Letters on resolving Meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government.
demarcation issues of Malaysia-Brunei Darussalam on
March 16, 2009 (EOL 2009). Subsequently, the 2nd Inter-Agency Meeting Related
to Updating the New Map of the Malaysian Continental
In a related progress, the Cabinet Meeting on May 8, Shelf 1979 (PBM 1979) was held on February 6, 2020 at
2019, among others, agreed that PBM 1979 be updated to JUPEM. During the meeting, the meeting agreed that for
include the agreements that have been finalized. A series operational matters, apart from the 1979 PBPBM update
of discussions on the PBM 1979 update were conducted process, a digital map was also created based on WGS 84
continuously between BKGIS, BUG and BPDGN at the and given the initial title as operational map
JUPEM level since February 18, 2019. In addition, the BEP
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The meetings related to the Update of the New Map of the Malaysian Continental Shelf 1979 which were held in 2020
are as follow
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Meeting to discuss the Procurement of Malaysia - Indonesia Maritime Kuala Lumpur
Boundary Datum Transformation Works January 13, 2020
Meeting to discuss the Implementation of Common Set of Coordinate Kuala Lumpur
January 31, 2020
2. Weaving on Coordinates from the 1995 Agreement and the Procurement of
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia - Indonesia Maritime Boundary Datum Transformation Works February 6, 2020
3. 2nd Inter-Agency Meeting on Updating the Malaysian Continental Shelf Map Kuala Lumpur
(PBPBM 1979) February 14, 2020
4. Meeting to discuss Coordinate Transformation Methods For International Kuala Lumpur
Maritime Boundaries February 24, 2020
Discussion on the preparation of Datum Transformation to WGS84 for Kuala Lumpur
March 5, 2020
5. International Maritime Boundaries for the Production of Operational Map Kuala Lumpur
July 24, 2020
New Map of the Malaysian Continental Shelf 1979 (PBPBM 1979)
6. Inter -Agency Meeting to Develop an Operational Map on Updating the New
Map of the Malaysian Continental Shelf 1979 (PBPBM 1979)
7. Presentation Session to JUPEM Top Management on Updating the New
Map of Malaysia 1979 (PBM 1979)
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STATE BOUDARIES OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
Land Boundaries Between the States of Peninsular Malaysia
The Cabinet Meeting which was held on March 10, 1993, had agreed to provide a guideline (procedure) for the
implementation of the joint demarcation and survey between the states in Peninsular Malaysia with the costs involved will
be jointly borne by the respective State governments. The Ministry is responsible to establish Tabung Wang Amanah to
ensure the demarcation and survey project is being conducted smoothly. JUPEM is responsible authority for carrying out
the tasks of demarcation and survey.
The achievements of demarcation and survey of the joint land boundaries between states in Peninsular Malaysia for the
year 2020 are as follows:
NO. SECTOR AWT 2020 ACHIEVEMENT
1. Negeri Perak - Negeri Kelantan 25.0 km 25.0 km
2. Negeri Kedah - Negeri Perlis 1.0 km 1.0 km
26.0 km 26.0 km
TOTAL
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The meetings related to joint land boundaries between the states in Peninsular Malaysia which were held in 2020 are as
follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Discussion on Terms of Reference of state boundaries between the Federal Kuala Lumpur
Territory and the State of Selangor January 9, 2020
2. Coordination workshop of demarcation and survey of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur January 14 - 17, 2020
3. Joint Technical Committee (JBT) Meeting on the demarcation and survey of Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
the boundary between the States of Terengganu and Kelantan No. 1/2020 January 20, 2020
4. Meeting discussed the land boundaries of Negeri Sembilan and the State Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
of Johor February 4, 2020
5. Pre-Meeting of the Joint Technical Committee (JBT) of state boundaries Putrajaya
between the Federal Territory of Putrajaya and the State of Selangor February 24, 2020
6. Technical Visit to Sungai Sepang for the Negeri Sembilan - State of Selangor Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Boundary Demarcation and Survey Project March 5, 2020
7. Briefing on the Negeri Sembilan - State of Selangor land boundaries to the Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Honorable Member of the Negeri Sembilan Executive Council August 12, 2020
8. Working Visit of Dato’ Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Parit Buntar, Perak
the State Border of Penang - Kedah - Perak September 16, 2020
9. Boundary Issues Discussion Meeting between the State of Johor and the Johor Bahru, Johor
Bordering States of Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang September 21, 2020
10. Signing Ceremony of the land boundaries Working Plan between Negeri Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Sembilan - States of Selangor November 24, 2020
11. Briefing on the state boundary of Melaka and Johor to the Honorable Member Melaka
of the Melaka State Executive Council November 25, 2020
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The current status for joint demarcation and survey of the land boundaries between the states in Peninsular Malaysia as
follow
LAND BOUNDARY STATUS BETWEEN STATES
Finalized Boundary Agreement 1. Terengganu - Pahang (2007: 300.4 km) PERLIS
(Signed) (982.9 km - 38.5%) 2. Perak - Pahang (2012: 162.7 km)
3. N.Sembilan - Pahang (2013: 132.5 km) 9
Demarcation and Survey Completed. 4. Selangor - Pahang (2018: 99.5 km)
Process for Preparation of MoU-3 and 5. Terengganu - Kelantan (2019: 198.7 km) KEDAH
Boundary Agreement (240.6 km - 9.4%) 6. N.Sembilan - Melaka (2019: 89.1 km)
P. PINANG 19 10 5 TERENGGANU
Demarcation and Survey Work In 7. Johor - Melaka (2010: 87.2 km)
Progress (205.0 km - 8.0%) 8. Selangor - N.Sembilan (2016: 111.9 km) 14 PERAK KELANTAN 1
9. Kedah - Perlis (2017: 41.5 km) 18
States Consent Process for 17
Signing the MoU. MoU-2 only (5 10. Perak - Kelantan (2016: 205.0 km)
sectors) and MoU-1 & MoU-2 (4 sectors) 2
11. Selangor - W. P. Putrajaya (43.8 km)
(1,128.6 km - 44.1%) 12. Selangor - W.P. Kuala Lumpur (108.1 km) PAHANG
13. Perak - Selangor (217.5 km)
14. Kedah - Pulau Pinang (83.1 km) 13
15. N.Sembilan - Johor (50.0 km)
16. Johor - Pahang (176.4 km) SELANGOR
17. Pahang - Kelantan (272.7 km)
18. Perak - Pulau Pinang (11.0 km) 12 WP 4
19. Perak - Kedah (166.0 km) KUALA LUMPUR
3
11 WP NEGERI
PUTRAJAYA SEMBILAN
8 15 16
MELAKA JOHOR
67
The total estimated distance of boundary: 2,557.1 kilometre
The total distance of boundary which completely demarcated and surveyed: 1,223.5 kilometre (47.8%
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Maritime State Boundaries in Peninsular Malaysia
The Meeting of Jawatankuasa Kebangsaan Penandaan dan Pengukuran Bersama Negeri (JKPPSBN) Bil. 1/2007 which
was held on March 2, 2007, has directed JUPEM to carry out the study of maritimes boundaries between the states in
Peninsular Malaysia and decided on the use of same distance method for the determination of maritime boundaries
between states.
State (A)
Maritime Boundary Equidistance Line
Land Boundary
State (B)
The meetings related to maritime boundaries between states in Peninsular Malaysia that were held in 2020 are as follows:
NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION VENUE / DATE
1. Technical Meeting on the Demarcation and Survey of the Maritime Boundary Kota Bahru, Kelantan
of Kelantan - Terengganu January 16, 2020
Alor Setar, Kedah
2. Discussion of Terms of Reference for Demarcation and Survey of Maritime February 16, 2020
Boundaries between the State of Kedah and the State of Perlis
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The current status on the determination of the joint maritime boundaries between the states in Peninsular Malaysia as
follows:
MARITIME BOUNDARY STATUS BETWEEN STATES
Finalized Boundary Agreement (Signed) 1. N.Sembilan - Melaka (2019: 7.05 km) PERLIS
Based on Existing Boundary Agreement 2 4
(In the process of finalization)
Kedah - Perlis (Federation of Malaya KEDAH
Boundary Agreement Under State
Government Review Govenment Gazette: 1953 & 1954) 5
The proposed boundary was submitted 2. In the process of finalizing the
during JKPPSBN No. 1/2013 - 12
September 2013. Awaiting state coordinate of end point of land
approval to start negotiations. The end boundary P. PINANG KELANTAN
point of the land boundary needs to be
Johor - Pahang (Award: 1898) 6 PERAK TERENGGANU
determined first
3. In the process of negotiation to
determine the end point of land
boundary
Kelantan - Terengganu 10
Checking and updating the draft
4. PAHANG
NEGERI
5. Kedah - Pulau Pinang 7 SEMBILAN
6. Perak - Pulau Pinang
7. Perak - Selangor SELANGOR
8. Selangor - N. Sembilan WP
9. Johor - Melaka
10. Pahang - Terengganu KUALA LUMPUR
WP
PUTRAJAYA
MELAKA 3
8 JOHOR
1
9
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CONFIRMATION OF LOCATION FOR ARREST CASE
The Border Affairs Division is involved in verifying the Council, Malaysia Marine Department and other relevant
location and attending hearings as expert witnesses for agencies in or outside Malaysian waters has been
cases of arrest of fishermen/ foreign/ local vessels in managed. Officers of the Border Affairs Division have also
Malaysian waters. Until December 31, 2020, a total of attended subpoenas for trial as JUPEM expert witnesses
1093 case applications to confirm the position of a location in court for cases of arrest of foreign fishermen / vessels in
from Departments / Agencies such as the Malaysian Malaysian waters. The hearings that have been attended
Maritime Enforcement Agency, Royal Malaysian Customs from until December 31, 2020 are as follows:
Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Security
NO. HEARING SESSIONS FOR COURT CASE DATE
January 9, 2020
1. Attended the Hearing at the Sessions Court Kuantan, Pahang for Case CA- February 3, 2020
61RS-1-10/2018 by the Royal Malaysian Police, IPD Rompin, Pahang February 4 - 6, 2020
February 11, 2020
Attended the Hearing at the Sessions Court Kuantan, Pahang for Case KA- February 18 - 20, 2020
2. 62ES-17-10/2019 by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) February 19, 2020
March 10 - 12, 2020
Kedah Maritime Headquarters
Attended the Kuantan Sessions Court Case in the State of Pahang Criminal
3. Trial Case No: CA-62ES-28-10/2019 by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement
Agency (MMEA) Pahang State Maritime Headquarters
Attended the Hearing at the Port Dickson Magistrate’s Court, Negeri
4. Sembilan for Case S037920 Investigation by MMEA Maritime Zone Melaka/
Negeri Sembilan
Attended the Kota Tinggi Sessions Court Case, Johor for the Criminal Trial
5. Case Case No: CJB 730572 By the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
(MMEA) Johor State Maritime Headquarters
Attended the Alor Setar Sessions Court Case, Kedah for the Criminal Trial
6. Case Case No: KA-62ES-2-4/2019 By the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement
Agency (MMEA) Kedah Maritime Headquarters
Attended the Kuantan Sessions Court Case in the State of Pahang Criminal
7. Trial Case No: CA-62ES-34-11/2019 by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement
Agency (MMEA) Pahang State Maritime Headquarters
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NO. MEETING / DISCUSSION DATE
March 12, 2020
Attended the Hearing at the Port Dickson Magistrate’s Court, Negeri March 16 - 17, 2020
8. Sembilan for Case S037951 Investigation by MMEA Maritime Zone Melaka/ March 24 - 25, 2020
June 25, 2020
Negeri Sembilan
July 9, 2020
Attended the Kuching Sessions Court Case in the State of Sarawak Criminal August 18, 2020
9. Trial Case No: KCH-62EG 9/7-2019 by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement September 8 - 9, 2020
September 13, 2020
Agency (MMEA) Sarawak Maritime Headquarters September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020
Attended the Kemaman Sessions Court in the State of Terengganu Criminal
10. Trial Case No: TA-62ES-08-10/2019 by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement
Agency (MMEA) Terengganu State Maritime Headquarters
Attended the Hearing at the Kuantan Sessions Court, Pahang for Case
11. CA-62ES-27-10/2019 Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)
Pahang State Maritime Headquarters
Attended the Hearing at the Port Dickson Magistrate’s Court, Negeri
12. Sembilan for the Investigation Case by MMEA Maritime Zone Melaka/Negeri
Sembilan
13. Attended the Hearing at the Kota Tinggi Magistrate’s Court, Johor for Case
No. 158363 by the Royal Malaysian Customs, Johor
Attended the Hearing at the Langkawi Magistrate’s Court, Kedah for Case
14. 83-89-04/19 by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Enforcement
Branch, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah
Attended the Hearing at the High Court of Muar, Johor for Case JB-
15. 45A-13-07/2019 by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA),
Batu Pahat Maritime Base, Johor
Attended the Hearing at the Taiping Sessions Court, Perak for Case AB-
16. 62ES-3-03/2019 by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)
Perak Maritime Headquarters
Attended the Hearing at the Taiping Sessions Court, Perak for Case AB-
17. 62ES-2-03/2019 by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)
Perak Maritime Headquarters
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CONFIRMATION OF SEA SAND MINING APPLICATION AREA
The Boundary Affairs Division is responsible for verifying Minerals and Geosciences, Department of Irrigation and
the sea sand mining application area whether it is in the Drainage and National Hydrographic Center, TLDM. The
continental shelf or state waters as well as reporting any purpose of this One Stop Center Committee Meeting
overlapping sand mining application areas submitted by is, among others, to make a certificate application for a
the Director General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG). A total license for sea sand mining activities to be submitted to
of 41 applications have been confirmed up to December the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment based
31, 2020. on their respective technical comments. The role of this
Committee is also to seek the cooperation of all relevant
In addition, JUPEM has been appointed as a member of the agencies in carrying out enforcement and help prevent
One Stop Center (OSC) Committee for Application for Sea smuggling activities so that it can be reported immediately
Sand Mining License under the Continental Shelf Act 1966 to the JKPTG. Until December 31, 2020, a total of nine
P.U. 2009. This committee consists of the Director General (9) OSC Meetings were held and one (1) workshop on
of Lands and Mines as Chairman and members consisting Updating Standard Operating Procedures which was
of the Enforcement and Federal Revenue Section of attended by officers of the Border Affairs Division (BEP)
JKPTG, JUPEM, Marine Department, Department of of JUPEM.
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Defence Geospatial
Defence Geospatial Division (BGSP) has continuously implemented programs and activities that are significant in serving
geospatial defence to the ATM through the following approaches:
i. Empowering geospatial databases and publishing various portal modules, the quality of analysis and map
products of defence.
ii. Field geospatial services with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Geospatial Mobile System (GSMS) for
military training and operation planning as well as Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)
management and Search and Rescue (SAR) operation.
iii. Center of excellence geospatial services by sharing the defence geospatial information in line with the
National Ocean Strategies (NBOS) concept through integration system.
iv. Enforcement for geospatial data security.
v. Continuing the uGeo for Defence master plan program in creating digital and integrated service capabilities
for defence and security agency readiness.
The significant activities are made through a two core approach with management supports as follows:
Core 1: Defence Geospatial Services and Security.
Core 2: Defence Geospatial Capability and Security.
CORE 1: DEFENCE GEOSPATIAL SERVICES AND SECURITY
Field Geospatial Services for Operation and Training at ATM
In 2020, BGSP has conducted one training activities to expose the officers and staff in the real situation of geospatial
services on the battlefield. The activities involved BGSP as observer, advisor and provide defense geospatial service.
The details of the implemented operation as follows: DATE
April 21 – 25, 2020
NO. ACTIVITY
1. Table Top Exercise (TTX) COVID-19
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Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) Data Acquisition
UAV data acquisition is implemented for mapping and monitoring purpose for agencies under the Ministry of Power and
Natural Resources (KeTSA), Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM), National Security Council (MKN) and others. In 2020, a
total number of 23 activities were conducted based on demand from these agencies. The achievement report as follows:
NO. AREA DATE
1. Cameron Highland, Pahang January 20 - 24, 2020
2. Bukit Ampang, Selangor February 7, 2020
3. Setapak Indah, Kuala Lumpur February 11, 2020
4. Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur
5. Kawasan Perkuburan Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur February 12 - 13, 2020
6. Kem Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur February 13, 2020
7. Kem Terendak, Melaka June 9 - 12, 2020
8. Bangunan RISDA, Kuala Lumpur June 25 - 26, 2020
9. Presint 12, Putrajaya July 27, 2020
10. Bangunan JUPEM, Kuala Lumpur August 5, 2020
11. Telok Melano, Sarawak August 6, 2020
12. Kota SAAS, Kuantan Pahang
13. Riglet, Pahang August 23 - 29, 2020
14. Kuala Krai & Rantau Panjang, Kelantan September 3, 2020
15. Kem Bukit Haigate, Kuala Lumpur September 14 - 18, 2020
16. Kem Taming Sari, Perak September 21 - 25, 2020
17. Lojing, Kelantan September 24, 2020
18. Kuantan, Pahang September 28 – 29, 2020
19. Kuantan, Pahang October 11 – 16, 2020
20. RPS Sungai Buluh, Selangor October 26 – 30, 2020
21. Segamat, Johor November 2 – 6, 2020
22. Lapang Sasar Tanjung Hantu, Perak December 1, 2020
23. Lot 4647, Mukim Batu, Kuala Lumpur December 1 – 2, 2020
December 5 – 9, 2020
December 28 – 31, 2020
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Defence Geospatial Operation Centre Services
GeoHomepage is a sharing responsibilities concept service. It developed to enhance the service with a user friendly
concept by adding data information, maps and customization tools that gives users the capability to update the data
through deleting and publishing process.
The details of web service / portal as follows:
NO. ACTIVITY CUSTOMER DATE
1. Perkhidmatan Portal Bahagian Operasi dan Latihan TD ATM January 15, 2020
2. SPPIS TD ATM February 4, 2020
Department of
3. JKKP Occupational Safety February 14, 2020
and Health
4. Portal Bahagian Operasi dan Eksesais TLDM ATM March 10, 2020
5. Portal Covid 19 MKN MKN March 18, 2020
6. Portal OP Penawar ATM ATM March 18, 2020
7. OP Penawar PMTTD ATM March 22, 2020
8. OP Penawar TUDM ATM March 30, 2020
9. Portal Joint Command Operating Picture MKN MKN
10. OP Suluh Kenyalang ATM April 1, 2020
11. Portal OP Benteng untuk NTF National Task Force April 15, 2020
12. MKN ENGCO MKN April 20, 2020
13. RTW JUPEM JUPEM May 7, 2020
14. OP Benteng Armada Barat ATM May 22, 2020
15. NTF OP Benteng (Land, Maritime, Air) National Task Force May 22, 2020
16. MK AB (ATB2) ATM June 16, 2020
17. MK 6 BGD ATM August 15, 2020
18. Provos Marsyal TD ATM September 4, 2020
19. WebApps Info Vessel ATM November 6, 2020
20. WebApps Info Traffic ATM November 16, 2020
21. WebApps Info Flight ATM November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
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Supply BGSP Products Based on “Print on Demand”
BGSP have publish a few map types based on request on year 2020.
Map details as follows:
NO. CHART AND MAP TYPES APPLICATION NUMBER OF SHEETS
1. Various scale Military Orthophoto Map 7 35
2. Firing Range Map 23 4
3. Various scale Military Thematic Map 58 175
88 295
TOTAL
Example BGSP product in Print On Demand
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Supply Geospatial Products of Directorate of National Mapping, Malaysia (DPNM) to ATM
Through Interim Data Production Capability (IDPC) project, database framework system and the defence geospatial
data model has been developed to meet especially for ATM. The system has become a One Stop Centre which DPNM
products obtained.
DPNM products supplies as follows:
NO. DPNM GEOSPATIAL PRODUCT APPLICATION MAP (SHEETS)
1. L738 and L7030 Topographic Map Series 40 16,689
2. MY Map Series 31 10,280
3. State Map 9
4. District Map 4 580
5. Town Map 3 124
6. DGC – TPC / ONC / JOG Map 5 34
7. MAL Map 2 3,665
8. Malaysia Map 11 225
9. Malaysia Border Map (MY Siri 531T) 4 386
109 76
TOTAL 32,059
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Data Requirements for the Production of Geospatial Products
Through the IDPC system, BGSP focus on addressing the needs of data generation received from JUPEM in term of
readiness and responsiveness to fulfil the ATM requirements.
The achievement of activities as follows:
NO. ACTIVITY ACHEIVEMENT
1. JUPEM MY Series map geocode/ georef task MY502A: Complete
MY512A: Balance 7 sheet
2. Obtaining the latest satellite image for mapping/ operation/ exercises Implementation based on application
area using Securewatch Application
3. Preparation Hillshade Data for Peninsular Complete
Providing Technical Advice to the ATM Procurement for Defence Systems on the Defence Geospatial
Data
BGSP role to provide technical advisor assistance to the ATM defence geospatial systems and modern weaponry which
uses geospatial services. On each of ATM system development, BGSP involved in phases as follows:
NO. ACTIVITY ACHEIVEMENT
1. Phase 1: General Staff Requirements Geospatial Advisory
2. Phase 2: System Spesification Preparation Geospatial Advisory
3. Phase 3: Tender Evaluation and Selection Geospatial Advisory
4. Phase 4: System Development Geospatial Framework Development
5. Phase 5: First Acceptance Data Sample Compatibility Test
6. Phase 6: Final Acceptance Real Data Compatibility Test
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CORE 2: DEFENCE GEOSPATIAL CAPABILITY AND SECURITY
For the continuation of the uGEO for Defence Master Plan program until 2030 and creating the digital services and
integrated preparedness capability for ATM and other related national agencies, BGSP has achieved defence geospatial
and security activities in year 2020 is as follows:
i. Outreach Programme
The purpose of outreach programme is widespread and explains the capabilities of defence geospatial services.
The details of the outreach programme as follows:
NO. ACTIVITY DATE
1. Outreach BGSP Web Portal to Jabatan Keselamatan Dan Kesihatan February 13 - 14, 2020
Pekerjaan Malaysia (JKKP)
February 14, 2020
2. Outreach MY Siri Map to 2 KAD February 25 - 26, 2020
3. Outreach MY Siri Map to 1 KAD June 25 - 26, 2020
July 7, 2020
4. Outreach MY Siri Map and BGSP Web Portal to MK RAJD 3 Div
September 1 - 2, 2020
5. Outreach MY Siri Map and BGSP Web Portal to 11 Brigade Infantri September 3 - 4, 2020
September 7 - 8, 2020
6. Outreach MY Siri Map and BGSP Web Portal to 30 Brigade Infantri
7. Outreach MY Siri Map and BGSP Web Portal to 6 Brigade Infantri
8. Outreach MY Siri Map to candidate Leftenan and Kapten exam
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NO. ACTIVITY DATE
9. Outreach DGIM to ATM September 7 - 11, 2020
10. Outreach DGIM to 40 Rej Pakar RAJD
11. Outreach MY Siri Map to candidate Leftenan and Kapten exam September 28, 2020
12. Outreach MY Siri Map to candidate Leftenan and Kapten exam September 30, 2020
October 5, 2020
Details of permit approved in 2020 are as follows:
ii. Geospatial Expertise Training
In year 2020, BGSP annual training has been conduct on July 19 – 24, 2020 at JUPEM for create Standard
Operating Procedure (10 disaster).
iii. Defense Geospatial Committee Meeting
The meeting has been done at Bilik Persidangan WIsma JUPEM on October 1, 2020 and co-chaired by Lt.
Jen. Dato’ Pahlawan Redzuan bin Haji Baharuddin, Ketua Staf Markas ATM dan Kol (K) Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin
Mohamed, Committee Advisor.
iv. Processing permit application for imagery and data acquisition activities
This activity is under Pekeliling Arahan Keselamatan Terhadap Dokumen Geospatial Terperingkat consist of
security screening for imagery and geospatial data acquisition activities. The duration of the permit approval is
within 14 days.
a. 232 aerial photo permit consist of UAV (225), helicopters (4) and aircraft (3).
b. 105 areal mapping permit consist of UAVs (58), aircrafts (1), helicopters (10) and car (36).
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v. Processing Security Screening Application
This activity is a geospatial information security screening as stated in Pekeliling Arahan Keselamatan Terhadap
Dokumen Geospatial Terperingkat Bilangan 1 Tahun 2007.
Details for security screening is as follows:
a. 180 applications consists of Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (129 applications), Department
of Agriculture (35 applications), Malaysian Space Agency (12 applications), Pusat Geospatial Negara (1
applications) and private agencies (3 applications)
b. 42 sheets of map for restricted information security approval consists of Cartography & GIS Division (11
applications), Peninsular Topographic Mapping Division (8 applications), Sabah Topographic Mapping
Division (10 applications) and Sarawak Topographic Mapping Division (13 applications).
vi. Seminars, Workshops and Courses
BGSP committed sending the officers and staffs to career and functional courses for the enhancement of human
capital development capabilities. For year 2020 this activity did not due because COVID-19 pandemic.
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05 Financial
MANAGEMENT
Financial Report
JUPEM received a financial allocation of RM370,332,250.00 for the year 2020 covering Operating Expenditure
(RM246,071,900.00) and Development Expenditure (RM 19,332,250.00). Of this amount and up to 31 December 2020,
RM367,499,730.21 (99.24%) was spent.
Details of the allocation distribution and the achievement of the overall expenses are as follows:
ALLOCATION DISTRIBUTION ALLOCATION EXPENDITURE (%)
RM RM
Existing 246,071,900.00 245,401,235.18 99.73
One-Off: Overseas 20,870.00 20,868.20 99.99
One-Off: Maintenance and
Assets 4,461,500.00 4,460,954.50 99.99
Development
119,777,980.00 117,616,672.33 98.20
TOTAL 370,332,250.00 367,499,730.21 99.24
Financial performance in 2020 is as follows:
Existing Maintenance and Development
assets
246,071,900.00 4,461,500.00 119,777,980.00
245,401,235.18 4,460,954.50 117,616,672.33
Oversea
20,870.00
20,868.20
99.73% 99.99% 99.99% 98.20%
Allocation Expenditure
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Operating Expenditure
An allocation of RM246,071,900.00 under Operating Expenditure was approved in the year 2020 for expenditure on
emoluments, services and supplies, grants and fixed allowances as well as other expenses. In addition, allocations was
also approved for expenses under one-off.
Details of allocation and Operating Expenditure spending in 2020 are as follows:
EXISTING ALLOCATION EXPENDITURE (%)
RM RM
GENERAL OBJECT
200,915,300.00 200,301,250.28 99.69
Emoluments 43,753,934.00 43,703,095.45 99.88
Services & Supplies 1,325,960.00 1,325,959.60 100.00
Assets 76,706.00 70,929.85 92.47
Grants and Fixed Allowances 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Expenses
246,071,900.00 245,401,235.18 99.73
TOTAL
ONE-OFF
GENERAL OBJECT ALLOCATION EXPENDITURE (%)
RM RM
Overseas Programme
Maintenance and Assets 20,870.00 20,868.20 99.99
4,461,500.00 4,460,954.50 99.99
TOTAL 4,482,370.00 4,481,822.70 99.98
The overall achievement of Operating Expenditure allocation activities is as follows:
ACTIVITY ALLOCATION EXPENDITURE (%)
RM RM
Existing
One-Off 246,071,900.00 245,401,235.18 99.73
4,482,370.00 4,481,822.70 99.98
OVERALL 99.73
250,554,270.00 249,883,057.88
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The Operating Expenditure for the last five years is as follows:
YEAR ALLOCATION EXPENDITURE PERCENTAGE (%)
RM RM
2016 261,831,963.00 261,667,564.65 99.93
2017 243,568,900.00 239,042,803.20 98.15
2018 250,110,065.00 247,945,274.55 99.13
99.57
2019 248,095,500.00 247,028,371.60 99.73
2020 250,554,270.00 249,883,057.88
99.73%
The total allocation and expenditure for the last five years is as shown in the following chart:
99.93%
98.15% 99.13% 99.57%
261,831,963.00
261,667,564.65
243,568,900.00
239,042,803.20
250,110,065.00
247,945,274.55
248,095,500.00
247,028,371.60
250,554,270.00
249,883,057.88
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Allocation Expenditure
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Development Expenditure
JUPEM has been approved the Development Expenditure budget’s allocation of RM157,660,300.00 under the Fourth
Rolling Plan (RP4) of the Eleventh Malaysia Plan (RMKe-11) in Year 2020. The overall budget has been adjusted to
RM119,740,210.00 taking into account the Government procurement’s mid-year review policy in the second quarter of
2020.
The list of projects, budget’s allocation and expenditure in year 2020 are as follows:
ALLOCATION EXPENDITURE
NO. PROGRAMME / PROJECT APPROVED ADJUSTED (RM) (%)
(RM) (RM)
1. E-Pemetaan 2.0 62,102,800.00 42,170,670.00 42,169,843.53 100.00
Menaiktaraf Perkakasan, Perisian
Dan Aplikasi Sistem eKadaster
2. Berasaskan Keperluan Teknologi 17,455,900.00 5,237,840.00 5,237,839.84 100.00
26,766,800.00 12,010,420.00
Ukur Dan ICT Terkini
2,000,000.00 2,477,300.00
Pembangunan SmartKadaster 5,464,300.00 6,842,380.00 12,010,334.24 100.00
3. Meliputi Kawasan Greater KL
Sehingga Seremban
Menaiktaraf Lot-lot Yang Masih
Dalam Kategori Sub-standard
4. (Demarkasi Dan Kelas Tiga) Secara 2,477,232.93 100.00
Pengkontrakan 5,212,406.05 76.18
11,910,160.00 100.00
5. National Subsurface Utility Mapping 12,558,098.00 100.00
(NaSUM)
9,094,885.36 94.50
6. Marine Geodetic Infrastructure In 8,900,000.00 11,910,200.00 12,689,312.48 100.00
Malaysia Waters (MAGIC)
4,218,798.07 99.97
7. Sistem Pangkalan Data Geodetik 10,000,000.00 12,558,100.00 24,415.69 99.98
(SPDG) 13,346.14 99.97
Memperkasakan ICT Enterprise 117,616,672.33 98.20
Intergrated System (IEIS) Bagi
8. Jabatan Ukur Dan Pemetaan 9,103,900.00 9,623,910.00
Malaysia
9. Transformasi Geospatial Pertahanan 11,646,600.00 12,689,390.00
Penentuan dan Pengukuran
Sempadan Antarabangsa (Darat Dan
10. Maritim) Malaysia Dengan Negara- 4,220,000.00 4,220,000.00
Negara Jiran
11. E-Pemetaan RMKe-10 11,646,600.00 24,420.00
12. ICT Enterprise Intergrated System 11,646,600.00 13,350.00
(IEIS) RMKe-10
TOTAL 157,660,300.00 119,777,980.00
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Summary of the Development Expenditure for the last five years is as follows:
YEAR ALLOCATION EXPENDITURE PERCENTAGE (%)
RM RM
2016 110,840,210.00 110,762,737.15 99.93
100.00
2017 169,255,660.00 169,249,892.15 99.62
99.98
2018 44,418,990.00 44,251,127.24 98.20
2019 67,461,190.00 67,444,360.52
2020 119,777,980.00 117,616,672.33
The total budget’s allocation and expenditure for the last five years is shown in the following chart:
100%
99.93% 131,660 98.20%
99.98%
99.62%
110,840,210.00
110,762,737.15
169,255,660.00
169,249,892.15
44,418,990.00
44,251,127.24
67,461,190.00
67,444,360.52
119,777,980.00
117,616,672.23
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Allocation Expenditure
232 ANNUAL REPORT 2020
Revenue
In year 2020, JUPEM successfully collected RM11,213,393.76 in revenue from the sales of maps, certified plans, aerial
photographs, geodetic and astronomical data, survey fees, as well as other services inclusive of payment for licensing or
permit from the sale of digital data.
The detail for revenue collected for JUPEM (JUPEM’s Headquarters and JUPEMs’ States) for the last five years is as
follows:
YEAR COLLECTED NON-COLLECTABLE TOTAL
REVENUE REVENUE (RM)
2016 29,718,203.80
2017 5,652,681.18 24,065,522.62 35,444,340.39
2018 8,171,260.23 27,273,080.16 17,613,471.39
2019 11,476,599.96 14,194,456.31
2020 10,315,971.66 6,136,871.43 16,046,978.85
11,213,393.76 3,878,484.65
4,833,585.09
The revenue breakdown for the last five years is shown in the following chart:
1311,361,66060
5,652,681.18 8,171,260.23 11,476,599.96 10,315,971.66 11,213,393.76
24,065,522.62 27,273,080.16 6,136,871.43 3,878,484.65 4,833,585.09
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Collected Non - Collected
Revenue Revenue
233Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia
“Change will no come if we wait for
some other person or some other time.
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.
”We are the change that we seek.
- Barack Obama -
06 Awards and
RECOGNITION
Awards and Recognition
Throughout 2020, JUPEM received several awards for its achievement in various fields. The achievement and recognition
throught the year 2020 were manifestation and commitment of all JUPEM denizens to the department in particular and the
public service in general. Among the awards and recognitions received by JUPEM are as follows:
NO. CATEGORY LEVEL
Certificate of Recognition from The Malaysian Book of Records (MBOR) for the National
1. success of the most sun observations in various locations throughout Malaysia
National
and involving all JUPEM State. (184 Observations) National
Department
2. Certificate of Recognition from The Malaysian Book of Records (MBOR) for the Department
success of the Longest Topographic Map (8.03 meters) Department
3. 2019 Protection Security Special Award Certificate to JUPEM Penang State
4. Conducive Ecosystem for Public Sector (EKSA) Recognition Certificate
Outstanding Category for JUPEM Terengganu
5. Certificate of Appreciation 100% of e-CENSUS to JUPEM Negeri Sembilan
6. Conducive Ecosystem for Public Sector (EKSA) Recognition Certificate
Outstanding Category for JUPEM Negeri Sembilan
7. Certificate of Appreciation 100% of e-CENSUS to JUPEM Negeri Melaka
236 ANNUAL REPORT 2020
07 AT A
GLANCE
At a Glance
JANUARY 14, 2020
JUPEM 1st Management Meeting for the Year of 2020 was held at the
Conference Room, Wisma JUPEM
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FEBRUARY 1, 2020 FEBRUARY 4, 2020
‘With Wisdom, We Can Make Things Better, Create Better Things Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato ’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed,
and Innovate New Things’ is theme for Surveyor & Geospatial Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Wilayah
Leadership Transformation Program 2020 that was held at Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya at Wisma JUPEM.
Institute of Land and Survey (INSTUN) Behrang, Perak.
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Courtesy visit from Land Surveyors Board Sarawak to Courtesy Visit by Chief Statistician Malaysia, YBhg. Dato’ Sri Dr.
Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia held at the 15th Mohd Uzir Mahidin, Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) to
floor Conference Room, Wisma JUPEM. Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia at Berlian Meeting
Room, 11th Floor, Wisma JUPEM.
FEBRUARY 18, 2020 FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Courtesy visit by YBrs. Dr. Khamarrul Azahari bin Razak from Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed,
Disaster Prepadness and Prevention Center (DPPC), Malaysia- Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Department
Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) and YBrs. of Survey and Mapping Kelantan.
Dr. Shohei Matsuura, Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA) Ecpert to YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed, Director
General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia at Wisma JUPEM.
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MARCH 9, 2020 MARCH 10, 2020
Department Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM) and Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed,
Geomatic and Land Surveying Division, Royal Institution of Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Sabah
Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) cooperation with National Blood Topography Mapping Division at Bangunan KWSP Karamunsing,
Center (PDN) were successfully organized Blood Donation Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Campaign at Dewan Ukur, JUPEM Headquarters.
APRIL 9, 2020
MARCH 16, 2020
Computer Handover Ceremony of 22 units computers by YBhg. Yang Berhormat Dato’ Dr. Shamsul Anuar bin Hj. Nasarah,
Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed Director General of Survey and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) had an
Mapping Malaysia to Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban (HTJS). official visit to Defence Geospatial Division (BGSP), Department
of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM).
MAY 4, 2020 JUNE 9, 2020
Official Visit by Yang Berhormat Mr Ali anak Biju, Deputy Minister JUPEM Headquarters ‘Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) to the Department of (APC) for the year of 2019 Ceremony was held at Director
Survey and Mapping Malaysia. General Office, 11th Floor, Wisma JUPEM.
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JUNE 15, 2020 JUNE 17, 2020
Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed, Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed,
Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Department Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Cartography
of Survey and Mapping Pahang and GIS Division at Wisma JUPEM.
JUNE 23, 2020 JUNE 23, 2020
Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed, Courtesy visit by Cooperative Commission Malaysia (SKM)
Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Department Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur to the Department of Survey
of Survey and Mapping Selangor. and Mapping Malaysia.
JULY 2, 2020 JULY 6, 2020
The Land Surveyors Board (LJT) with Department of Survey and Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed,
Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM) Townhall Session was held at Prima Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Department
Ballroom, Wisma LJT. of Survey and Mapping Malacca.
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JULY 6, 2020 JULY 15, 2020
Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed, Courtesy visit by YBrs. Dr. Adina, Head of Department Maritime
Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Department Affair, Ministry of Foreign Affair to Director General of Survey and
of Survey and Mapping Negeri Sembilan. Mapping Office, 11th Floor, Wisma JUPEM.
JULY 17, 2020 JULY 17, 2020
Courtesy Visit by Chief of Staff of the ATM Headquarters, Lt Walkabout Session by YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed,
Gen Dato’ Pahlawan Redzuan bin Hj. Baharuddin to Defence Director General of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to Department
Geospatial Division, Department of Survey and Mapping of Survey and Mapping Pulau Pinang.
Malaysia (JUPEM).
JULY 20, 2020 JULY 23, 2020
YBhg. Dato’ Sr Dr. Azhari bin Mohamed, Director General of JUPEM 2nd Management Meeting for the Year of 2020 held at
Survey and Mapping Malaysia has received courtesy visit from the Conference Room, Wisma JUPEM
YBhg. Datuk Khairul Shahril bin Idrus, Deputy Director General
National Security (Strategic Security), MKN at Director General
of Survey and Mapping Office, 11th Floor, Wisma JUPEM.
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