Geology and geosite assessment of Jelawang waterfall at Gunung Stong, Dabong, Kelantan

Gunung Stong is an area in Kuala Krai, Kelantan have a diverse geological and geomorphological feature. Also, it is an area with developing geo-tourism. The Jelawang waterfall that was located at Gunung Stong has numerous geoheritage features, which tourist potential has not been discovered yet. The study area covered an area of 25 km2 with the coordinate of 5°21'16.49"N and 101°58'0.18"E with Kampung Sungai Batu was located at the center of the study area. The objective of the research is to is to produce geological map of Kampung Sungai Batu, Dabong in scale of 1:25000 and to identify the geosite potential at Jelawang waterfall at Gunung Stong, Kelantan. In making the geology map, the lithology, geomorphology, structural geology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy of the study area are observed. The Stong Migmatite Complex represents a cluster of rocks that are unique and rarely found in Malaysia. In the study area, these rocks are exposed to form mountain landscapes that are interpreted as young stage geomorphology based on the presence of several waterfalls and rapids at the steep sloped drainage areas. The Jelawang waterfall is located at Gunung Stong and is considered the highest waterfall in peninsular Malaysia. It contains unique geological characteristics and landforms to conduct research and surveys. The study area consists mostly of acid intrusive rock and metasedimentary. The modified Geosites assessment model (M-GAM) is a model for assessing recomposites that evolved from the Geosite Assessment Model (GAM) and shares the same structure of indicators and sub-indicators consisting of main and additional values. M-GAM is investigated from the perspective of two target groups whose divergent views on sub-indicators value can influence the position of geosites in the M-GAM matrix. The geological map of Gunung Stong has been revised, and the M-GAM assessment of high values indicates the suitability of the geosite with a high-value indicator of scenic and aesthetic view due to their unique geomorphological characteristics.