Frequently Asked Questions - General FAQ
Clearinghouse is a physical repository structure that collects, stores, and disseminates information, metadata, and data. It is a distributed system of servers located on the Internet which contain field-level descriptions of available digital spatial data and services. This descriptive information, known as metadata, is collected in a standard format to facilitate query and consistent presentation across multiple websites. Clearinghouse uses readily available Web technology for the publication and discovery of available geospatial resources through clearinghouse portal.
National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) defined as the technologies, policies and people necessary to promote sharing of geospatial data throughout all levels of government
Metadata is textual and sometimes graphical information that describes geographic information system (GIS) resources in the same way a card in a library's card catalogue describes a book. Once you've found a resource with a search, its metadata will help you decide whether it's suitable for your purposes. To make this decision, you may need to know how accurate or current the resource is and if there are any restrictions on how it can be used. Metadata can answer these questions.
Malaysia Geospatial Data Infrastructure (MyGDI) is an initiative by the government to develop a geospatial data infrastructure to enhance the awareness about data availability and improve access to geospatial information. This can be fulfilled by facilitating data sharing among participating agencies
MyGDI as the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) for Malaysia, is a national infrastructure comprises of person, policy, standard, geospatial information and technology established by MyGDI Circular Letter No. 1 of 2006 - Guidelines for the Implementation of Malaysia Geospatial Data Infrastructure (MyGDI) for the purpose of facilitating the sharing and dissemination of geospatial information amongst government agencies, private sector and the general publics. Through this infrastructure, smart partnership among agencies is continuously being developed to produce and share geospatial information thus providing customer-focused, cost effective and timely delivery of geospatial data.
Kementerian Sumber Asli & Alam Sekitar (NRE) ,
Aras 7 & 8, Wisma Sumber Asli, No. 25, Persiaran Perdana,
Presint 4, 62574, Putrajaya.
- Request letter addressed to the Director, stating the purpose of data applications.
- Fill in Annex III of the Security Instructions Circular of Classified Geospatial Document 2007 (if the requesteddata will be given to the contractor / vendor)
- Fill in Annex IV of the Security Instructions Circular of Classified Geospatial Document 2007 for students.
- Request letter addressed to the Director, stating the purpose of data applications.
- Fill in 2 copies of Copyright License Application / Purchasing of Classified Geospatial Documents PPNM - 1 (Rev. 1 / 2008)
- A copy of the applicant Identification Card
- A copy of Identification Card of the representative who will be assign to collect the map.
- Fill in Annex III of the Security Instructions Circular of Classified Geospatial Document 2007 (if the requested data will be given to the contractor / vendor)
- Fill in Annex IV of the Security Instructions Circular of Classified Geospatial Document 2007 for students.
- Request letter addressed to the Director, stating the purpose of data applications.
- A copy of the Copyright license of Surveying and Mapping Digital Data
- Fill in Annex III of the Security Instructions Circular of Classified Geospatial Document 2007 (if the requested data will be given to the contractor / vendor)
- Fill in Annex IV of the Security Instructions Circular of Classified Geospatial Document 2007 for students.
- Geoinformation for Natural Resources and Environment (G4NRE) is an application exclusively developed to address the needs of top government executives in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Top government officers can extract information in G4NRE to assist them in policy making, development planning, monitoring, besides reinforcing the use of geo-information technology. This application will enable the nation to preserve her natural resources and environment in a sustainable way.
- The spatial data within the application are displayed in accord with the ministry six (6) core areas, i.e. Land, Mineral, Water, Biodiversity, Forestry and the Environment.
