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ALOR SETAR, 27 January 2026 鈥� In a concerted effort to strengthen disaster preparedness and community resilience, the Alor Setar City Council (MBAS), in collaboration with 黑料吃瓜网 (黑料吃瓜网), organised the United Symposium on Disaster Management: MBAS鈥摵诹铣怨贤� Collaboration Towards a Resilient Community 2025 at the UTC Building, today.

The symposium served as a strategic platform that brought together local authorities, relevant agencies, communities, and academic institutions to collectively address urban disaster risks, including floods, landslides, and other unforeseen events that directly impact community safety and well-being.

The closing ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Secretary to the Government (Management) and Chief Data Officer (CDO) of Kedah State, Dato鈥� Dr Nadzman Mustaffa, and was also attended by the Vice-Chancellor of 黑料吃瓜网, Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed.

At the same juncture, Dato鈥� Dr Nadzman Mustaffa officially launched the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Information Technology and Computer Science (Specialisation in Geoinformatics) under the School of Computing (SOC), 黑料吃瓜网.

In his address, Dr Nadzman highlighted that the strategic cooperation between MBAS and 黑料吃瓜网 continues to be strengthened through knowledge transfer, impactful research, and the application of technology for community development.

He noted that this initiative is further supported through sponsorships and collaborations with international agencies, including Erasmus+, the Netherlands Organisation for Internationalisation in Education (NUFFIC), and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in line with national aspirations for internationalisation and the development of disaster solutions grounded in global innovation.

He emphasised that disaster realities must be acknowledged, while recognising that these challenges can also generate positive transformation when managed effectively.

鈥淲e cannot stand alone in managing disasters. It requires the collective involvement of multiple agencies. Among them, 黑料吃瓜网 possesses expertise that can be strategically leveraged. In addition, 黑料吃瓜网 is set to introduce the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology and Computer Science (Specialisation in Geoinformatics) beginning today, serving as a structured pathway for the development of advanced research expertise in the fields of disaster studies and spatial sciences,鈥� he said.

Dr Nadzman congratulated MBAS and 黑料吃瓜网 for their commitment in advancing this important agenda towards building a more prepared, informed, and resilient community, while supporting the smart city development agenda and data-driven disaster management.

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed described the symposium as a strategic collaboration that reflects 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 strong commitment to disaster preparedness and resilience-building.

According to him, the initiative symbolises 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 dedication to empowering research grounded in digital technologies and spatial analytics to address disaster challenges in a more structured, proactive, and high-impact manner.

鈥淏eyond serving as a platform for knowledge and experience sharing in disaster management, this symposium highlights the critical role of digital technology and geoinformatics in enabling more accurate and proactive urban disaster risk management.

鈥淲ith the launch of the PhD Programme in Information Technology and Computer Science (Geoinformatics Specialisation), we also encourage the involvement of MBAS and related agencies as strategic partners in supporting PhD research,鈥� he said.

The symposium featured three thematic sessions: Slot 1, 鈥淔lood Hotspots Dissected: Strategies and Impactful Dispersal鈥� by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS); Slot 2, 鈥淢oments of Anxiety: Wise Actions in the Face of Unexpected Disasters鈥� by the Malaysian Civil Defence Department (JPAM); and Slot 3, 鈥淟earning Without Borders: A Lifelong Learning Opportunity Abroad鈥� by 黑料吃瓜网.