Suitability Location Analysis for Kindergarten

This dissertation report basically discusses the research done of the chosen topic,
which is the Suitability Location Analysis for Kindergarten. The specific location of study
is at Meru, Ipoh. The ultimate objective of the studies is to identify considered factor for
suitability analysis of kindergarten based on requirement sites and hazardous environmental
risk and also to assist in proper placement of a kindergarten using spatial analysis.
Kindergarten is the first formal education center. It is the place where children could learn
everything from early age. So the suitable site is important to ensure that their surrounding is
conducive for learning. Decision making is a tough process to make. Especially when dealing
with the decision that involves competing alternatives. Geographical Information System
(GIS) is the powerful geospatial analysis tools that could aid the decision maker to make the
best choice in decision by considering the constraint and factor as the criteria for evaluation
instead of the site requirement by the local authority. The geospatial analysis software that
used in this case study is the Map Info Professional 7.0. The outcome of this study is the
suitability map that shows the various suitable location for the kindergarten at Meru, Ipoh.