Geology and geomorphological constrain of rural development in Kuala Betis, Kelantan

Kuala Betis is located in Kelantan State under district of Gua Musang. As Gua Musang undergoes urbanization, Kuala Betis get affected to the urbanization processes as it its located near to the Gua Musang town. Kuala Betis connected to the Gua Musang and Lojing town by Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Betis. There are two main rivers of Kelantan in this study area which are Sungai Betis and Sungai Berok, making it prone to flood and landslide. The purposes of this research study are to produce updated geological map of study area, to identify geomorphological constrain of study area and to suggest suitable area for development in the future. Various methods used to complete this research study including geological mapping and geomorphological mapping. Overall, Kuala Betis consist of sedimentary rocks and metasedimentary rocks which topography ranging from low hill to hilly area. Several areas in Kuala Betis have been identified which suitable for development as it is low to moderate geotechnical limitation.