DPM: Malaysia studying nuclear energy potential with small modular reactors
Fadillah, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said the study will focus on regions where renewable energy deployment faces unique challenges, particularly in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah.
'This study will carefully evaluate waste management strategies to ensure that nuclear energy is integrated responsibly into Malaysia's sustainable energy ecosystem,' he said in his keynote address at the 5th International Green Build Conference (IGBC 2025) today.
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