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MyGA Date : 20 March 2025 About: Malaysia Geothermal Association is officially formed with Associate Prof. Ts Dr Mohd Hariri Arifin as the elected president supported also by a committee voted in after first election. Congratulation to the team and hope great things to come from the association Link to join the association: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ2LFr_xakqtOCKO6DEgQRrKEm4F5BG1yFxVym2i6JxkKm8w/viewform?usp=header Think Geo Energy visit to Kg Ulu Slim Hotspring Date: 24 Sept 2024 Link: https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/malaysia-reinvigorating-interest-in-geothermal-with-1st-geothermal-conference/ Relevence: Geothermal, Malaysia, Arcticle NGC 2025 Tawau Date: 2025 (18-20 Sept) Call For Papers Link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FYZHUOeivrOVwxoH5O6cNFQxX9RENiPq/view IJEN Geopark Visit Date: TBD Medco Cahaya Geothermal is developing a 110 MW geothermal power plant with plans for a commercial operation date in 2024. Link here: https://gdr.geothermal-resources.com/index.php/s/tPBKrLLkGXAtwYe
Recent Activities
UKM Alumni Santapan Kasih Fundraising Dinner GRSB continuously contributes to the well being of UKM students and staffs through direct donation and PHD level Geothermal Scholarship. Kg Ulu Slim Geothermal Research Station (GRS /PPG) Open Jan 2025, The center is first in the nation focusing on the nearby Hot springs development with close collaboration with UKM and others Come visit or arrange a field trip with us! MIGC 2024 Highlights Malaysia International Geothermal Conference @ UKM held in Bangunan Akademia Siber Teknopolis (AST) UKM and Field Trip to Hot Springs in Kg Ulu Slim, Sg. Klah and Lojing. We Thank you our partnership with UKM and sponsors such as PT NewQuest GeoTechnology , SEDA, Hughes Baker, Geomative and NGC as well as the speakers and posters from various academic instituitions. IGC 2024 Highlights Iceland Geothermal Conference @ Reykjavik, Iceland comprise of delegation from GRSB, UKM, JMG, SEDA and Petronas representatives to explore global best practices and innovation in Geothermal Industry.
Hot Springs (HS) Gallery
HS Kg Ulu Slim, Perak Location: Kg Ulu Slim, Slim River, Perak Distance: 95KM from Kuala Lumpur (1.3 Hours Drive) Highest Temperature: 98 degree Facilities: Basic with nearby facilities for parking, restroom and shops. HS Sg Klah, Perak Location: Taman Rekreasi Sungai Klah, Sungkai, Perak Distance: 135KM from Kuala Lumpur (1.5 Hours Drive) Highest Temperature: 104 degree Facilities: Excellent facilities with paid entrance tickets. Theme park with Hot and Cold recreational pools. Felda Residence resort and villas with conference halls and dining areas. HS Lojing, Kelantan Location: Sungai Ber, Lojing, Kelantan Distance: 260KM from Kuala Lumpur (3.5 hours drive) Highest Temperature: 70 degree Facilities: Inadequate facilities. Nearby Lojing Rest and Recreational stopever for closest facilities. HS Poring, Sabah Location: Poring Hot Spring, Ranau, Sabah Distance: 133KM from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (3 Hours drive) Highest Temperature: 65 degree Facilities: Excellent facilities with paid entrance tickets. National park with Hot and Cold recreational pools. Additional eco-tourism attractions with Rafflesia and Canopy walk. Nearby shops and accommodations Within Sabah Parks National Parks Area https://www.sabahparks.org.my/kinabalu-park/poring
Speaker / Author | Presentation / Publication | View and Download Link | Date | |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wipada Ngansom Department of Physics, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, THAILAND | Assessment and Ranking of Hot Springs Sites representing Geothermal Resources in Southern Thailand using Positive Attitude Factors | 2024, 23 September | ||
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Yunus Daud¹² Wambra Aswo Nuqramadha' Surya Aji Pratama' 1Geothermal Research Center (GRC) Universitas Indonesia,Jakarta, Indonesia 2PT. NewQuest Geotechnology, Jakarta, Indonesia | Exploration Technology Innovation for the Discovery of Low-Medium Temperature Geothermal Reservoir | 2024, 23 September | ||
MIGC Field Trip Commitee Plenty of information on 3 Hot Springs in Peninsular Malaysia | 2in1 Conference and Workshop: Field Trip to Kg Ulu Slim Hot Spring, Slim River , Perak , Felda TRAP Sg Klah Hot Spring , Sungkai , Perak Sg Ber Hot Spring, Gua Musang, Kelantan | 2024, 24-25 September | ||
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Wan Nor Roslam Wan Ishak Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | Exploring Geothermal Resources: Occurrence, Reactions and Future Prospects of Natural Gases | 2024, 23 September | ||
Ts. Dr. Hardianshah Bin Saleh Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. | Revisiting the Untapped Geothermal Energy Potential at Sabah, Malaysia | 2024, 23 September | ||
Dr. Habibah Hanan Binti Mat Yusoff Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | Evaluations of Geothermal Energy in Relation to Sedimentary Basin Characteristics | 2024, 23 September | ||
Mr. Fredolin Javino Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia Sabah (JMG Sabah) | Geothermal Field Within a Young Volcanic Rock in Tawau Region, Sabah, Malaysia: Interpretation Before and After Drilling | 2024, 23 September | ||
Prof. Dr. Maizirwan Mel Department of Chemical Engineering and Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia | Techno Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Production from Geothermal Energy Pilot Plant: A Case Study of Slim River Hot Spring | 2024, 23 September | ||
Muhammad Kadri, S. Si Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia | Utilizing of Geophysical Methods for Geothermal Exploration at Gurukinayan Village, Karo | 2024, 23 September | ||
Dr. Afikah binti Rahim Department of Geotechnic & Transportation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) | The potential of carbon storage in CO2: Will it be an enhancement in the geothermal system? | 2024, 23 September | ||
Elfina (Head of Resource Department PT Geo Dipa Energi) Aditya Yuda Kencana, Ichwan Agusta Elfajrie, Zahratul Kamila, Andhika Putera Utama, M. Istiawan Nurpratama, Nurkholis Hariyadi, Ilen Kardani | The Challenge of Scaling Deposition in Dieng Geothermal Field | 2024, 23 September | ||
Ts. Ir. Dr. Goh Thian Lai Department of Earth Sciences and Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | Photogrammetry Mapping: Tools for Analyzing Fracture Orientation and Patterns in Geothermal Reservoir Modelling | 2024, 23 September | ||
Dr. Nor Shahidah Mohd Nazer Department of Earth Sciences and Environment , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | Soil Thermal Properties: Influence of Density, Specific Heat and Thermal Conductivity to The Performance of Geothermal Heat Exchange System | 2024, 23 September | ||
Puan Nor Idayu Ismail Project Leader (Geothermal) Energy Transition Solution – Renewables Group Technology & Commercialisation Project Delivery & Technology, PETRONAS | The Role of Academia, Industry and Government Agencies in Accelerating Geothermal Energy Resources: Insights from Malaysia | 2024, 23 September |