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The Sun
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- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia urges nuclear-weapon states to ratify SEANWFZ protocol
JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia has called on nuclear-weapon states to sign and ratify the Protocol to the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty without delay. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed that a strong nuclear-weapon-free zone is essential for regional stability and long-term security. 'Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to the SEANWFZ Treaty. We urge nuclear-weapon states to sign and ratify the Protocol without delay,' he said at the 12th ASEANTOM meeting. Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition Minister, highlighted Malaysia's structured assessment of nuclear power as a potential clean energy source. The study aligns with the 13th Malaysia Plan to diversify energy, enhance security, and reduce carbon emissions. The Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO) is leading preparatory efforts under IAEA guidelines. Fadillah also announced the upcoming launch of the Gamma Spectrometry Water Monitoring System (GSWMS) to detect radiological threats in water. He stressed that nuclear energy adoption must be backed by strong regulations, safety measures, and international cooperation. 'ASEANTOM cooperation is strategic, ensuring atomic energy supports sustainable development and regional stability,' he added. The two-day meeting brings together ASEAN regulators, IAEA, and partners to discuss nuclear safety and security. - Bernama
New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Nuclear energy under govt review for future power mix
PUTRAJAYA: The government is conducting a structured assessment to explore the role of nuclear energy as a potential source of clean, stable and competitive electricity in the country's future energy mix. This initiative considers the need to diversify energy sources, strengthen long-term energy security, support carbon emission reduction targets, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, in line with Malaysia's climate change commitments and rising energy demand. The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry said the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO), under MyPOWER Corporation, has been tasked with coordinating preparatory efforts based on guidelines recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). "This preparatory phase is being carried out through the coordination of an organised framework via a technical committee mechanism involving ministries, departments and agencies to ensure a comprehensive and integrated national approach. "Its implementation will be guided by the IAEA Milestone Approach, which includes national positioning, the development of legal and regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement and human capital development," it said in a statement today. However, it said that no decision has been made at this stage regarding the implementation, type of technology or capacity of any nuclear reactor to be developed. The ministry said the government's priority is to ensure that any future decision is based on comprehensive technical analysis and aligned with national development priorities, while also complying with international obligations. "This is in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani, which emphasises long-term national planning that is grounded in knowledge, sustainable resource use and the well-being of the people and future generations." On Thursday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, during the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said the government is considering nuclear energy as one of the safe, competitive and clean energy sources for the future. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang was reported as saying that a bill to amend Malaysia's atomic energy legislation may be tabled in the current parliamentary session. – Bernama
The Star
02-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
Govt conducts structured assessment on nuclear energy for future power mix
PUTRAJAYA: The government is conducting a structured assessment to explore the role of nuclear energy as a potential source of clean, stable and competitive electricity in the country's future energy mix. This initiative considers the need to diversify energy sources, strengthen long-term energy security, support carbon emission reduction targets, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, in line with Malaysia's climate change commitments and rising energy demand. The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry said the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO), under MyPOWER Corporation, has been tasked with coordinating preparatory efforts based on guidelines recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). "This preparatory phase is being carried out through the coordination of an organised framework via a technical committee mechanism involving ministries, departments and agencies to ensure a comprehensive and integrated national approach. "Its implementation will be guided by the IAEA Milestone Approach, which includes national positioning, the development of legal and regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement and human capital development,' the ministry said in a statement on Saturday (Aug 2). However, the ministry said that no decision has been made at this stage regarding the implementation, type of technology or capacity of any nuclear reactor to be developed. The ministry said the government's priority is to ensure that any future decision is based on comprehensive technical analysis and aligned with national development priorities, while also complying with international obligations. "This is in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani, which emphasises long-term national planning that is grounded in knowledge, sustainable resource use and the well-being of the people and future generations,' it added. On Thursday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, during the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said the government is considering nuclear energy as one of the safe, competitive and clean energy sources for the future. - Bernama
The Star
24-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Govt mulling phased entry into nuclear energy
PUTRAJAYA is mulling a phased approach to introduce nuclear energy into the national energy mix in line with the country's target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister. 'Nuclear energy has been identified as a potential technology for providing a clean and stable baseload energy source, supporting the increasing electricity demand and the energy transition from fossil fuel usage. 'The government will focus on a comprehensive assessment of the nation's readiness in terms of policy, technical, institutional, legal, safety, human resource development, economic aspects, and public awareness,' he said in a written parliamentary statement. He was responding to a question from Datuk Dr Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail (PN-Kubang Pasu), who had asked the government to state the current policy on nuclear energy under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). Fadillah said MyPower has been appointed to act as the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (Nepio) in accordance with the recommendations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for countries intending to introduce nuclear for electricity generation. 'MyPower will serve as the main coordinating agency for the development of the national nuclear energy programme, and is currently undertaking various initiatives.' The initiatives include developing policies and strengthening the legal framework, conducting technical and feasibility studies, and building human resource and institutional capacity. It also involves enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation with countries and international institutions in technology, training, and compliance with international standards, he added. 'The government also emphasises that any final decision regarding the construction of nuclear power plants will only be made once all prerequisites related to safety, technical, policy, and other important considerations are convincingly met,' said Fadillah. While nuclear energy is not included in the NETR that was launched in 2023, Fadillah said hydrogen technology was identified as a potential technology to be developed under the roadmap. 'However, since the launch of NETR, nuclear energy has been recognised as a potential option to provide a clean, stable and low-carbon baseload energy source, supporting increased electricity demand and efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse emissions. 'Nuclear has the potential to support NETR by contributing to energy security, emission reduction, and diversification of the national energy mix by offering a reliable energy source to replace coal plants that will be phased out by 2044.'
