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Every code knows its district.

A base KodLokasi already carries state, district, grid, and quadrant in one 10m × 10m code.

SBKB
1431
3131E
SBKBState + District
1431Grid X
3131Grid Y
EQuadrant

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah

Location System Comparison

How KodLokasi compares to alternatives for Malaysian needs.

KodLokasi

Precision
~10m × 10m base grid
Offline capable
Yes - fully on-device
Admin context
State + district in code
Cost
No lookup required - algorithm-based
Error handling
Bounded - district-aware
Malaysia integration
Khusus Malaysia, sedia NAS
Voice readability
Letters + digits, no homophones
Language support
Universal (alphanumeric)

what3words

Precision
3m × 3m
Offline capable
Enterprise SDK only (paid)
Admin context
None
Cost
Up to £0.005 per lookup
Error handling
1 wrong word = different country
Malaysia integration
None
Voice readability
Homophone risk (32+ known pairs)
Language support
Language-dependent word lists

Plus Codes

Precision
Variable
Offline capable
Yes - algorithm-based
Admin context
None
Cost
Free
Error handling
Unstructured
Malaysia integration
None
Voice readability
Alphanumeric, hard to read aloud
Language support
Universal (alphanumeric)

GPS

Precision
Variable (3m–50m)
Offline capable
Partial - needs satellites
Admin context
None
Cost
Free
Error handling
Drift = wrong location
Malaysia integration
None
Voice readability
Long digit strings, error-prone
Language support
Universal (numeric)

On precision: base KodLokasi uses a ~10m × 10m grid. When an operation needs exact entry-point accuracy, Plus refines that to 2.5m.

On memorability: You don't memorize a code - you read it from your phone. But you DO need to speak it clearly to 999. 'SBKK.63.29X' is unambiguous. 'smarter.overlook.charge' has homophones.

Across All 13 States & 3 Federal Territories

Each landmark encoded in four systems - see for yourself.

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah

SBKB.1431.3131E

w3w///possessors.secret.sauntered
Plus3HG5+4G
GPS6.075394, 116.558831
Kellie's Castle, Perak

Kellie's Castle, Perak

PKKN.581.20E

w3w///required.promoted.deep
PlusF3FQ+Q4
GPS4.474683, 101.087781
Batu Caves, Selangor

Batu Caves, Selangor

SEGO.357.283E

w3w///guitars.touches.spaces
Plus6MQM+5J
GPS3.237945, 101.684044
Petronas Twin Towers, KL

Petronas Twin Towers, KL

WPKL.112.27E

w3w///ties.motion.caramel
Plus5P46+XJ
GPS3.157788, 101.711535

What Happens When a Code Is Misread?

One small mistake in the field - over a radio, on a phone call, transcribed by hand. Three very different outcomes.

GPS

Swap 2 digits: You're in a different kampung - or state.

5.9765, 116.07235.9765, 116.0273

~0 km

what3words

Change 1 word: You're in a different country.

///smarter.overlook.charge///smarter.overlook.change

0+ km

KodLokasi

Change 1 digit: 10m away, same district.

SBKK.63.29XSBKK.63.28X

0m

Built for real conditions.

Flood zones

When floodwaters rise and no formal address exists, responders still need to pinpoint locations. Location codes work without street maps.

Municipal infrastructure

Burst pipes, potholes, broken streetlights - reported with a single code instead of vague written directions.

Areas without coverage

No 4G. No server. Codes generated entirely on-device. The system is designed for the places that need it most.

What Makes KodLokasi Different

10m × 10m base grid

A base KodLokasi points to one 10m × 10m cell, with state and district built into the code.

State + district in every code

Each code carries administrative context directly, not after a map lookup.

Computed on device

KodLokasi is calculated algorithmically on the device, so it keeps working without a server round trip.

No lookup required

Open for public use, with enterprise licensing for large-scale deployment.

Quadrant in the code

The suffix adds directional context to distinguish locations inside the same cell.

1 coordinate = 1 code

The same coordinate always produces the same code. No randomness, no lookup tables.

Cost Model Comparison

This is not about who is cheaper per request. It is about which model still makes sense when usage scales.

what3words monetizes requests. KodLokasi licenses capability.

Evidence of the usage model

what3words - costs rise as conversions rise

Every conversion depends on server access and every tier is still shaped by volume. That fits a proprietary API product, but not a national-scale public addressing system.

Basic

US$9.99/month

1,000 conversions

Standard

US$45/month

10,000 conversions

Plus

US$125/month

30,000 conversions

Premium

US$300/month

75,000 conversions

As usage rises, cost rises linearly. Every conversion still requires server connectivity.

Free, but missing the layer that matters

Plus Codes do not solve the administrative layer

They are free, but still represent coordinates only. There is no district, state, or jurisdiction embedded in the code itself.

KodLokasi model

KodLokasi is not billed like a lookup API

Value comes from system capability, integration, governance, and deployment licensing. That is the right commercial shape for national geospatial infrastructure.

  • No lookup required - algorithm-based
  • No per-request charges
  • Open for public use
  • Enterprise licensing for scaled deployment
  • Value comes from capability + integration + governance

KodLokasi is positioned as a national-scale geospatial standard aligned with NAS.

Structural Difference

KodLokasi is not a cheaper API alternative. It is a different operating model entirely.

Model

what3words

A proprietary API service that charges by usage volume.

KodLokasi

A geospatial standard licensed around capability and deployment.

Dependency

what3words

Every conversion depends on a server call.

KodLokasi

Codes can be computed on-device and remain usable offline.

Context

what3words

Word combinations with no state, district, or jurisdiction inside the code.

KodLokasi

State and district are embedded directly in the code.

Commercial scaling

what3words

More volume means more request cost.

KodLokasi

Scale comes through integration, governance, and organisational rollout.

Explore the KodLokasi Ecosystem

One system. Three layers.

SBKK.37.75X

10m × 10m base grid

Each base KodLokasi points to one 10m × 10m cell with state and district built into the code. The entire computation runs on your device - no server, no internet needed.

1.

Open the app

Allow location access. KodLokasi finds where you are.

2.

Get your code

Your code appears right away - generated by the algorithm on your device.

3.

Share it

Send via WhatsApp, SMS, or read it aloud.

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Integrations

Opens directly in your navigation app.

In the KodLokasi app, tap Navigate on any location. Our algorithm decodes the code into coordinates and hands off directly to your app of choice.

Google Maps
Google Maps
Waze
Waze
Apple Maps
Apple Maps
Grab
Grab
1

Open in KodLokasi

Search or scan any KodLokasi code

2

Tap "Navigate"

Our algorithm resolves the code to exact coordinates

3

Choose your app

Opens directly in Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, or Grab

Works exclusively with the supported navigation apps listed above.

Next Steps

For Businesses & Property Owners

Explore licensing, custom naming, and larger-scale deployment.

View Business

For Individuals

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  1. 1.

    KodLokasi is an independent innovation and is not an official system of the Government of Malaysia. All references to Malaysian administrative boundaries are based on publicly available data or official gazettes where applicable.

  2. 2.

    KodLokasi provides location codes purely for informational and navigational use. These codes are approximate geospatial references derived from grid and administrative boundary data.

  3. 3.

    EARTH Info Sdn. Bhd. does not collect or store any personal user data associated with location codes, and does not guarantee that any code, coordinate, or boundary is accurate, precise, or available at all times.

  4. 4.

    Environmental and technical conditions — including poor network connectivity, outdated GPS data, boundary revisions, or terrain limitations (for example, in remote or hilly villages) — may cause a KodLokasi code to deviate from the actual ground position.

  5. 5.

    The Service is not an emergency response or dispatch system, and must not be relied upon as the sole means of locating individuals or property during emergencies, disasters, or life-threatening situations.

  6. 6.

    Users are solely responsible for how they share or disclose their KodLokasi codes. Misuse or unauthorized disclosure of location codes that leads to harm, theft, or any criminal activity shall not be attributable to EARTH Info Sdn. Bhd. Always exercise caution when sharing location codes publicly or on social media.

  7. 7.

    EARTH Info Sdn. Bhd. shall not be liable for any delay, loss, injury, or death resulting from reliance on an inaccurate or unavailable KodLokasi code, or from failure of third-party networks, devices, or services. Users and emergency responders are responsible for verifying the location through alternative means (such as verbal confirmation, maps, or GPS) before taking action based on a KodLokasi code.

This disclaimer forms part of the Terms and Conditions for using KodLokasi services. By using this service, you agree to be bound by this disclaimer.