Analysis quality of life in the east coast of peninsular Malaysia using geographic information system (GIS)

Abstract

Malaysia is a developing nation and moving forward to achieve sustainability in term of economics and social indicators. Malaysia’s Quality of Life (QOL) report defines QOL as an encompassing personal advancement, a healthy lifestyle, access and freedom to pursue knowledge and attaining a standard of living. Study on QOL is gaining interest from a variety of discipline and becoming an important indicator for policy evaluation, rating for places, urban planning and management.