Consider nuclear energy to meet 2050 net zero target, says deputy minister
Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025
By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Deputy energy transition and water transformation minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir said although nuclear energy was not renewable, it was a clean source of energy. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must take another look at the possibility of adopting nuclear energy to achieve its net zero carbon emissions target by 2050, says deputy energy transition and water transformation minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir. 'We need to maintain the affordability, sustainability and security of our energy supply. How are we going to replace our base load?
Advertisement 'Nuclear energy is not considered to be renewable, but it is a clean source of energy. If you ask me, I think we may not achieve net zero by 2050 without nuclear energy,' Bernama reported him as saying". Akmal was speaking as a panellist at a dialogue session entitled 'Delivering Malaysia's Energy Transition' at the Energy Asia 2025 conference in Kuala Lumpur today. Launched in 2023, the National Energy Transition Roadmap aims to achieve 70% renewable energy in the energy mix by 2050, with solar and hydro energy at the forefront and natural gases serving as transition fuels. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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