Institution of Geospatial and Remote Sensing Malaysia - IGRSM

01/09/2026

As an Associate Member of the Asian Association on Remote Sensing (AARS), the Institution of Geospatial and Remote Sensing (IGRSM) fully supports the activities of AARS, including its flagship event, the Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS).

We are pleased to announce that IGRSM will be awarding financial support for up to six students who will be presenting at the 47th edition of ACRS, which will be held on 12 - 16 October 2026 at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Dwarka, New Delhi, India: https://acrs2026.in. The selected students will receive RM 1,500 each.

The terms and conditions for the financial support are as follows:
The students should have membership in IGRSM.
No outstanding membership fee.
The students’ manuscripts have been accepted at the conference.
Only a maximum of six students will be given financial support.
The students should submit the full manuscripts for evaluation.
The selected students are expected to help promote IGRSM during the conference.
Upon attending the conference, the selected students should submit proof of attendance to the conference (e.g., certificate of attendance, etc.).
The decision by the committee is conclusive.

For students who are interested, we request that you submit the registration form along with the full manuscript and acceptance letter to [email protected] by 7 September 2026: https://shorturl.at/ggNpv. The results will be announced by 21 September 2026.

For students who are interested in applying for the financial support but are not members of IGRSM, the membership application form is available at: https://igrsm.org/memberships

Looking forward to your kind submissions.

18/08/2026

We wish to update members, colleagues and supporters regarding the judicial review of the Licensed Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2024.

The High Court hearing originally fixed for 23 November 2026 has been rescheduled to 21 January 2027 at 9.30 a.m. as the new hearing date for the following matters:
• The Respondents' application to strike out the judicial review; and
• IGRSM's application for a stay of enforcement of the Licensed Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2024, to be heard subject to the Court's determination of the strike-out application.

The Court did not provide any reason for the change of date.

To recap, although the interim stay order presently applies to IGRSM and its members, our judicial review and the accompanying stay application have always been pursued in the broader public and professional interest. This legal challenge seeks to protect not only the rights of IGRSM members but also the legitimate interests, livelihoods and professional practice of the many geomatics and geospatial practitioners, academics, consultants, contractors, researchers and organisations whose work may be affected by these amendments.

IGRSM remains unwavering in its commitment to pursue every lawful avenue to ensure that the profession continues to develop within a fair, proportionate and legally sound framework. The issues before the Court extend far beyond any single organisation—they concern the future of Malaysia's geomatics profession and the ability of competent professionals across multiple disciplines to continue serving the nation. We will continue to stand firmly with all affected practitioners throughout this legal process and remain committed to seeing this matter through to its final determination.

We are pleased to remind all IGRSM members that the interim stay order granted by the High Court remains in full force and effect until further order of the Court. Accordingly, IGRSM members may continue to undertake their professional activities in the same manner as they did before the Licensed Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2024 came into force, subject to the terms of the Court's order.

A copy of the High Court's Interim Stay Order may be accessed here:
https://shorturl.at/sRoHV

If any IGRSM member encounters any tender, procurement exercise, consultancy appointment, project, employment opportunity or any other requirement that appears to prevent, restrict or disqualify them from participating because of the Amendment Act despite the subsisting stay order, please notify IGRSM immediately in writing, together with the relevant documents or evidence. Prompt reporting will enable us to assess the matter, provide appropriate assistance where possible and, if necessary, bring relevant issues to the attention of the Court.

We sincerely thank every member, supporter and well-wisher who has stood with us throughout this journey. This legal challenge is about far more than one organisation—it is about protecting the future of the geomatics profession, preserving legitimate professional practice and ensuring that future generations of practitioners can continue contributing to Malaysia's development.

Pursuing litigation of this significance requires substantial legal resources and sustained commitment. Every contribution, regardless of amount, directly strengthens our ability to continue this important legal effort. Your support is not merely a donation—it is an investment in protecting the future of our profession and demonstrating that the geomatics community stands united in defending what is fair, lawful and in the public interest.

If you believe in this cause, we respectfully invite you to stand with us by contributing generously to the Geomatics Legal Fund. Every contribution brings us one step closer to ensuring that the voices of affected professionals continue to be heard before the Court. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

Contributions can be made to:
• Bank: Maybank
• Account Number: 562142808476
• Account Name: Persatuan Geospatial dan Remote Sensing
• Reference: Your Name / Organisation

For receipts or enquiries, kindly contact us at [email protected].

Thank you once again for your trust, encouragement and unwavering support. Together, let us continue to stand united in safeguarding the future of Malaysia's geomatics profession.

10/08/2026

The Institution of Geospatial & Remote Sensing Malaysia (IGRSM) is a co-organiser for the IEEE Workshop on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 2026 (IWGRS 2026), which will be held on 17 September 2026 at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor. The workshop, with the theme Advanced and Emerging Trends in Remote Sensing and AI-Driven Geospatial Analytics, is aimed at providing a forum to share knowledge and experience on recent developments and advancements in geoscience and remote sensing technologies.

Further details on the workshop are available at https://grss.ieeemy.org/iwgrs2026

23/07/2026

IGRSM Talk 2026/3 on The Evolution of Remote Sensing Towards Autonomous Drone-Based Geospatial Workflows was presented by Mr. Muhammad Khalis Azman
Technical Specialist, Glocomp Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd. on 23 July 2026

07/07/2026

Thank you Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - UKM, our co-organiser, for your support in promoting the IGRSM Conference.

Jemputan menyertai Persidangan & Pameran Antarabangsa IGRSM ke-13 bertemakan “Geospatial dan Penderiaan Jauh” (IGRSM 2026) seperti ketetapan berikut:

Tarikh: 5 – 6 Ogos 2026
Tempat: Hotel Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Pendaftaran kini dibuka untuk Persidangan & Pameran Antarabangsa IGRSM ke-13 mengenai Geospatial dan Penderiaan Jauh (IGRSM 2026).

Dengan tema "Kecerdasan Geospatial untuk Masa Depan Lestari," IGRSM 2026 akan menghimpunkan penyelidik, profesional, pemimpin industri, pembuat dasar dan pelajar dari seluruh dunia untuk meneroka kemajuan terkini dalam sains geospatial, penderiaan jauh, GIS, AI, UAV, kembar digital, pertanian pintar, pengurusan bencana, hidrografi dan pelbagai aplikasi baharu yang sedang berkembang.

Kami berbesar hati menampilkan barisan penceramah utama yang terkemuka dari Malaysia dan luar negara, yang akan berkongsi kepakaran dan pandangan mereka mengenai masa depan teknologi geospatial.

Jom daftar melalui pautan di https://igrsm.org/igrsm2026

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi talian +603-8070 6396

02/07/2026

We wish to update members, colleagues and supporters regarding the judicial review of the Licensed Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2024.

The High Court hearing originally fixed for 30 June 2026 was vacated and converted into a case management. The Court has now fixed 23 November 2026 at 9.30 a.m. as the new hearing date for the following matters:
• The Respondents' application to strike out the judicial review.
• IGRSM's application for a stay of enforcement of the Licensed Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2024, to be heard subject to the Court's determination of the strike-out application.

To recap, although the interim stay order presently applies to IGRSM and its members, our judicial review and the accompanying stay application have always been pursued in the broader public and professional interest. This legal challenge seeks to protect not only the rights of IGRSM members but also the legitimate interests, livelihoods and professional practice of the many geomatics and geospatial practitioners, academics, consultants, contractors, researchers and organisations whose work may be affected by these amendments.

IGRSM remains unwavering in its commitment to pursue every lawful avenue to ensure that the profession continues to develop within a fair, proportionate and legally sound framework. The issues before the Court extend far beyond any single organisation—they concern the future of Malaysia's geomatics profession and the ability of competent professionals across multiple disciplines to continue serving the nation. We will continue to stand firmly with all affected practitioners throughout this legal process and remain committed to seeing this matter through to its final determination.

We are pleased to remind all IGRSM members that the interim stay order granted by the High Court remains in full force and effect until further order of the Court. Accordingly, IGRSM members may continue to undertake their professional activities in the same manner as they did before the Licensed Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2024 came into force, subject to the terms of the Court's order.

A copy of the High Court's Interim Stay Order may be accessed here:
https://shorturl.at/sRoHV

If any IGRSM member encounters any tender, procurement exercise, consultancy appointment, project, employment opportunity or any other requirement that appears to prevent, restrict or disqualify them from participating because of the Amendment Act despite the subsisting stay order, please notify IGRSM immediately in writing, together with the relevant documents or evidence. Prompt reporting will enable us to assess the matter, provide appropriate assistance where possible and, if necessary, bring relevant issues to the attention of the Court.

We sincerely thank every member, supporter and well-wisher who has stood with us throughout this journey. This legal challenge is about far more than one organisation—it is about protecting the future of the geomatics profession, preserving legitimate professional practice and ensuring that future generations of practitioners can continue contributing to Malaysia's development.

Pursuing litigation of this significance requires substantial legal resources and sustained commitment. Every contribution, regardless of amount, directly strengthens our ability to continue this important legal effort. Your support is not merely a donation—it is an investment in protecting the future of our profession and demonstrating that the geomatics community stands united in defending what is fair, lawful and in the public interest.

If you believe in this cause, we respectfully invite you to stand with us by contributing generously to the Geomatics Legal Fund. Every contribution brings us one step closer to ensuring that the voices of affected professionals continue to be heard before the Court. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

Contributions can be made to:
• Bank: Maybank
• Account Number: 562142808476
• Account Name: Persatuan Geospatial dan Remote Sensing
• Reference: Your Name / Organisation

For receipts or enquiries, kindly contact us at [email protected].

Thank you once again for your trust, encouragement and unwavering support. Together, let us continue to stand united in safeguarding the future of Malaysia's geomatics profession.

29/06/2026

We would like to invite you to attend IGRSM Talk 2025/3 on The Evolution of Remote Sensing Towards Autonomous Drone-Based Geospatial Workflows, which will be presented by Mr. Muhammad Khalis Azman, Technical Specialist, Glocomp Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd. on 23 July 2026 (Thursday), 10.00 am - 12.00 pm

Further details on the talk are available at: https://shorturl.at/5OFO6

16/05/2026

The Institution of Geospatial and Remote Sensing Malaysia (IGRSM) is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the International Conference on Science and Technology Applications in Climate Change 2026 (STACLIM 2026), which will be held on 8–9 September 2026 at Tenera Hotel, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.

With the theme “Beyond 1.5°C: Transforming Commitments into Action for a Climate-Safe World”, STACLIM 2026 provides an excellent platform for researchers, practitioners, industry players, and policymakers to exchange ideas, build collaborations, and explore innovative solutions for addressing climate and environmental challenges.

Conference themes include: Climate, Emission and Pollution; Water and Food Security; Land and Forest; Advanced and Emerging Technology; and Community Climate Resilience and Adaptation

IGRSM members are especially encouraged to participate and showcase their latest research and applications in geospatial science, remote sensing, climate analytics, and environmental monitoring.

The deadline for abstract and full paper submissions (oral and poster presentations) has been extended to 30 May 2026. Participants will also have the opportunity to join exciting hands-on tutorials on advanced analytics with R and climate projection modelling conducted by experts in the field.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.ukm.my/staclim/

12/05/2026

The Institution of Geospatial and Remote Sensing Malaysia (IGRSM) is a supporting organiser for the International Conference on Architecture & Built Environment 2026 (ICABE 2026), which will be held on 14 – 15 October 2026 at Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The conference, with the theme of Navigating Transitions: The Built Environment in a Changing World, serves as a platform for researchers, practitioners and policymakers to exchange knowledge, collaborate and explore forward-looking strategies for the built environment.

Topics covered include Islamic values and ethics in the built environment, sustainable development, ESG and circular economy, climate resilience, artificial intelligence and smart digital transformation, governance, human capital, professional integrity, as well as community integration and social inclusivity.

The deadline for extended abstract submission (papers and posters) is 15 May 2026.

Further details on the conference are available at:

06/05/2026

In regard to the High Court hearing previously scheduled for 5 May 2026 in relation to the judicial review on the Licensed Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2024, we wish to inform that the hearing has been postponed and is now rescheduled to 30 June 2026.

The hearing on that date was scheduled for the Court’s consideration of the following matters:
• The Respondents’ application to strike out the judicial review.
• IGRSM’s application for a stay of enforcement of the Amendment Act, to be heard subject to the Court’s decision on the striking-out application.

To recap, our stay application seeks to prevent the enforcement of the Licensed Land Surveyors (Amendment) Act 2024, not just for IGRSM members, but in the broader interest of all affected professionals across various sectors and practice settings, pending the final determination of the judicial review.

The official interim stay order granted by the High Court remains in effect for IGRSM and its members. For your reference, the stay order can be accessed at: https://shorturl.at/TrWpY

We thank you for your continued support and will keep you updated on each milestone in this legal journey. The Geomatics Legal Fund remains open, and every contribution is valued and appreciated.

Contributions can be made to:
• Bank: Maybank
• Account Number: 562142808476
• Account Name: Persatuan Geospatial dan Remote Sensing
• Reference: [Your Name / Organisation]

For receipts or inquiries, kindly contact us at [email protected].