Prevention methods on the landslide hazard in Malaysia / Hajar Nong Azman Shah

This study is focus on landslide issues in Malaysia. Landslide is a common geographical term for the occurrence of natural disaster regarding the Earth's particles and movement. It is well-known over its process that often causes a downward and external of slope-farming materials. Landslide may occur in many forms due to natural and anthropogenic (human) factors. Landslides can create permanently unstable sites that cannot be repaired or developed, and as a result, can cause severe economic and social consequences for families and communities. Human activities disturb large volumes of earth materials during the construction of buildings, roads and other infrastructure, and thus have been a major factor in increases in damage due to slope failures. Population migration pressure may also increase the vulnerability to social and economic consequences. There are various direct methods of preventing landslides. The suitable and most effective prevention method will be discussed. This dissertation have included seven chapters where discuse overall of the causes, factors, prevention method used, and problems identification.The research data will gather from social workers specifically from The Public Works Department(PWD) and Public Works Institute(IKRAM), Mineral and Geoscience Department Malaysia and Jabatan Kerja Raya, Cawangan Kejuteraan Cerun(JKRCKC). The analysis and finding will be gathers through interview session with the engineer and related individuals. On the whole, the conclusion and recommendations will be provides to support this dissertation.