Muhamad Ikhwan bin Saadon
Muhamad Ikhwan bin Saadon is a Town and Country Planning Officer serving in the National Land Information Division at PLANMalaysia, the Malaysian Town and Country Planning Department. With over 13 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and physical planning, he plays an integral role in developing, managing, and implementing land information systems at the national level.
Session
This presentation highlights Malaysia’s I-Plan system, which empowers urban planning through open geospatial technologies. By integrating multi-source land use data, I-Plan enhances planning efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. Key lessons on data harmonization, stakeholder support, and capacity building will be shared to inspire similar initiatives.