PERSATUAN GEOLOGI MALAYSIA WARTA GEOLOGI NEWSLETTER of the GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA Jilid 44 JULY – SEPTEMBER Volume 44 No. 3 2018 No. 3 ISSN 0126 - 5539 PP2509/07/2013(032786) Warta Geologi Newsletter of the Geological Society of Malaysia PERSATUAN GEOLOGI MALAYSIA Editor Geological Society of Malaysia Wan Hasiah Abdullah (University of Malaya) Council 2018/2019 Editorial Board President : Abd. Rasid Jaapar Chow Weng Sum Vice President : Che Aziz Ali Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia Secretary : Lim Choun Sian Azman A. Ghani Assistant Secretary : Askury Abd Kadir University of Malaya, Malaysia Treasurer : Ahmad Nizam Hasan Harry Doust Editor : Wan Hasiah Abdullah The Netherlands & Vrije Universiteit, Immediate Past President : Mazlan Madon Amsterdam Councillors : Ahmad Tariq Ahmad Ziyad Robert Hall Farah Fazulah Abdullah University of London, UK Mohd Hariri Arifin Howard Johnson Nicholas Jacob Imperial College London, UK Norazianti Asmari Nur Iskandar Taib Ibrahim Komoo Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia Tan Boon Kong Yunus Abdul Razak Alfredo Lagmay University of the Philippine, Philippine Lee Chai Peng The Geological Society of Malaysia was founded in University of Malaya, Malaysia 1967 with the aim of promoting the advancement of Mohd Shafeea Leman geoscience, particularly in Malaysia and Southeast Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia Asia. The Society has a membership of about 600 local and international geoscientists. Ian Metcalfe University of New England, Australia Warta Geologi (Newsletter of the Geological Ng Tham Fatt Society of Malaysia) is published quarterly by the University of Malaya, Malaysia Society. Warta Geologi covers short geological communications and original research, as well as Peter R. Parham reports on activities and news about the Society. Nanyang Technological University, It is distributed free-of-charge to members of the Singapore Society. Further information can be obtained from: Joy J. Pereira Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia The Editor Geological Society of Malaysia Rajib Shaw c/o Department of Geology, Keio University, Japan University of Malaya, Felix Tongkul 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia Tel: 603-79577036 Fax: 603-79563900 Email: [email protected] Secretariat Anna Lee Wan Aida Wan Zahari 31st NATIONAL GEOSCIENCE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION “Georesources Development for a Sustainable Future” Bayview Hotel, Georgetown, Penang 18th – 20th September 2018 Officiated by: YB Zairil Khir Johari Penang State of Executive Councillor (EXCO) for Public Works, Utilities and Flood Mitigation Jointly organised by: PERTEMUAN PERSATUAN (Meetings of the Society) ORGANISING COMMITTEE PATRON: SPONSORSHIP: Profesor Datuk Dr. Asma Ismail Prof Madya Dr. Hashim Hussin, Dr. Suhaina Ismail, Dr. Nur Azwin Ismail ADVISOR: Profesor Dr. Zuhailawati Hussain, Datuk Haji PROTOCOL & DINNER: Shahar Effendi Abdullah Azizi, Prof Madya. Dr. Mohd Hazizan Mohd Hashim, Dr Norlia Dr. Hashim Hussin Baharun, Nur Hidayah Abdul Hamid, Mrs. Suhani Abdullah, Mr. Junaidi Ramli & Mr. Mohd. CHAIRMAN: Hafiz Ali bin Mohd Anuar Prof Madya Dr. Kamar Shah Ariffin LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT: DEPUTY CHAIRMAN: Mr. Meor Mohamad Noh Abdul Majid En. Azhari Ahmad, Abd Rasid Jaapar, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mokhtar Saidin & Prof. Dr. Mohd. TECHNICAL & MULTIMEDIA: Nawawi Mohd. Nordin Mr. Mohd Halim Hassan SECRETARY: FIELD TRIP: Dr. Hareyani Zabidi Mr. Yusuf Bujang, Mr. Shyeh Sahipul Karamah Masnan, Nurazlin Abdullah ASST SECRETARY: Mrs. Hasliza Mat Saad EXHIBITION & BOOTH: Mr. Khairul Nasrin Abas REGISTRATION: Ms Anna Lee WORKSHOP: Prof Madya Dr. Ir Syed Fuad Saiyid Hashim TREASURER: Dr. Nurul Ain Jabit & Mr. Ahmad Nizam Hasan TECHNICAL PAPER: Dr Hareyani Zabidi, Dr. Suhaina Ismail, Prof. Madya Dr. Ir Syed Fuad Saiyid Hashim, Dr. Norlia Baharun, Dr Nur Iskandar, Dr. Nordiana Mohd Muztaza, Dr Nur Azwin Ismail Committed Exhibitors and Sponsors 88 Warta Geologi, Vol. 44, No. 3, July – September 2018 PERTEMUAN PERSATUAN (Meetings of the Society) Foreword by Chairman of NGC 2018 Penang It is a great pleasure to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Geological Society of Malaysia (GSM) to welcome you to the 31st National Geoscience Conference, Penang, Malaysia (NGC 2018). The Conference is a premiere Geoscience event in Malaysia dedicated in promoting and sharing the development of geoscience fields and research in Malaysia and region. Annual National Geoscience Conference (NGC 2018) is an occasion and platform for academia, geoscientists, government’s bodies, research institutes, engineers, individual to share their expertise and research findings.NGC 2018 is co-organised with the support of Mineral and Geoscience Department Malaysia (JMG); with the involvement of multidisplinary geosciences bodies and institutes i.e. School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering (SMMRE), Geophysics program, Global Archaeology Centre of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Institute of Mineral Engineering Malaysia (IME), as the main organiser and host to NGC 2018 with the involvement of Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI- UKM). Thus, encourage collaboration in promoting and networking of academicians and professionals in sharing of common knowledge, facilitating exchanged of ideas and to keep abreast with the latest development under the Mineral, Geological and Georesources field. “Georesources Development for a Sustainable Future” is the theme of NGC2018. Knowledge of the earth’s systems and processes, together with the application of technology has improved our quality of life through the utilization and management of the earth’s natural resources such as rocks, minerals, petroleum, natural gas, groundwater and geoheritage are priority nowadays. The use of technologies and innovation in sustainable resource exploration, mining, processing, exploitation and preservation are essential elements of today’s industries and practices. The technical program of NGC2018 has accepted over 80 working papers that encompassed areas of interests in Petroleum Geology, Engineering Geology/Geomechanics, Geoheritage/Archaeology, Mining/Quarrying and Mineral Processing, Hydrogeology, Remote sensing, Mineralogy/Petrology and other aspects of geoscience discipline either as oral and poster presentation. A one-day short course on Advanced Blasting Technology and a post-conference fieldtrip to Gunung Jerai Geoparks, Fort Conwallis, Guar Kepah, Sg. Batu (Geoheritage) are amongst the attraction of NGC 2018. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Geological Society of Malaysia (GSM) secretariat, Department of Mineral and Geoscience (JMG), Institute of Mineral Engineering Malaysia (IME), sponsors, donors and individuals for their trust and support given for organising and making this event successful. This year an online editorial system platform technology has been adopted in manuscripts and payment process, and last but not least, we thank the USM Committee, GSM secretariat and individual for their support and effort that make NGC 2018 a successful event that manifested the smart corporation, collaboration and networking. I am very confident, NGC 2018 will provide a platform and avenue that promote networking and benefit the community i.e. scientist, academicians, management, consultants, government agencies and interested individuals to keep abreast with the latest development in Geological and Geo-resources field and industries. Last but not least, I would also like to extend my gratitude to the members of the organising committee, editorial sub-committee, reviewers, sponsors and individuals for their dedication, hard work, commitment and support, in planning and ensuring the success of this NGC 2018. Thank you and all the best, ASSOC. PROF. DR KAMAR SHAH ARIFFIN Chairman, Joint Organising Committee NGC2018 18-20 September 2018 Warta Geologi, Vol. 44, No. 3, July – September 2018 89 PERTEMUAN PERSATUAN (Meetings of the Society) PROGRAMME DAY 1 18 SEPTEMBER 2018 (TUESDAY) TIME EVENT 8.00–8.30 REGISTRATION Welcoming Address from Chairman 8.30–8.40 Assoc. Prof. Dr Kamar Shah Ariffin (Universiti Sains Malaysia) PL1: 8.40–9.20 YBhg. Dato’ Yunus Bin Abdul Razak (Board of Geologists Malaysia) Background to Geologists ACT 2008 - ACT 689 9.20–10.00 PL2: Plenary Keynotes Mr. Zaidi Harun (Selinsing Gold Mine Sdn Bhd) 4) Sri Mas Ballroom (LEVEL Finding Large Scale Metallic Deposit in Malaysia. Have We Exhausted Our Ef- fort? Ir Syed Fuad Saiyid Hashim (USM) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chairperson: 10.00– COFFEE BREAK/POSTER SESSION 10.30 Sri Mas Ballroom Sri Perak 1 Sri Perak 3 Marine Geology/Geoenviro- Geophysics Geo-archaeology ment/ Hydrogeology Chairperson: Mr Syahrul Salehudin Chairperson: Dr Suhaina Ismail Chairperson: Dr Mohd Hazi- (Consultant) (USM) zan Mohd Hashim (USM) SK3 – Dr Nasha Rodziadi Khaw SK1 – Abdullah Sulaiman SK2 – Assoc. Prof. Dr Rosli Saad (USM) (JMG) (USM) 10.30–11.00 The Geo-Archaeological Survey Offshore Sand Resources and Resistivity and Magnetic Response on of Bukit Choras: A Preliminary Mining in Malaysia Seulawah Agam Geothermal System Study S3-7 – Nurina Auni Ismail S1-90 – Habibah Hj Jamil S2-37 – Yasir Bashir Magnetic and 2-D Resistivity 11.00–11.15 Alluvium Geochemistry of Kg. Enhanced Depth Imaging for Subsur- Imaging Prospecting of Shallow Tiram Burok Area, Tanjong face Faults, Fracture and Karst: Appli- Buried Archaeological Remains Karang, Selangor cation in Malaysian Carbonate field Structure at the Sungai Batu, Lembah Bujang, Kedah S2-19 – Muhammad