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The Sun
08-08-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
MOSTI boosts nuclear tech awareness in rural areas and Orang Asli villages
TUMPAT: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is intensifying efforts to educate rural and Orang Asli communities about nuclear technology. Deputy Minister Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal stressed the need to dispel misconceptions linking nuclear technology solely to weapons. He highlighted its potential applications in energy, healthcare, and agriculture during a press conference in Kampung Pasir Pekan Tengah. 'Public awareness of nuclear technology's benefits remains low, with many associating it only with weapons,' Mohamad Yusof said. He spoke after officiating the closing of the 'Santuni Kasih Rakyat 2025 Kelantan' nuclear technology satellite programme. The initiative aligns with Malaysia MADANI's vision to make nuclear advancements accessible to all citizens. 'This programme reflects the government's commitment to inclusive technological progress,' he added. The Malaysian Nuclear Agency has developed safe, high-impact nuclear solutions for medicine, agriculture, and industry. Collaborations with universities and hospitals ensure research translates into practical benefits for communities. 'Expertise in nuclear technology must continue enhancing quality of life nationwide,' Mohamad Yusof noted. Kelantan's selection for the programme underscores its cultural heritage and potential in modern tech adoption. - Bernama
Barnama
08-08-2025
- Health
- Barnama
MOSTI Expands Nuclear Technology Awareness In Rural Areas, Orang Asli Villages
TUMPAT, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is expanding its efforts to raise public awareness and understanding of nuclear technology in rural areas, including Orang Asli villages, to ensure no one is left behind in the nation's technological development. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal said this approach was crucial as nuclear technology was still widely viewed as something to be feared or associated only with weapons, when in fact it could be harnessed in sectors such as energy, healthcare and agriculture. 'We find that public awareness of the benefits of nuclear technology is still low. When nuclear is mentioned, many link it to weapons, when in fact this technology holds great potential. It can benefit rural communities, including the Orang Asli, whether as an energy source or a catalyst for economic development,' he said. He said this in a press conference after officiating the closing ceremony of the nuclear technology satellite programme 'Santuni Kasih Rakyat 2025 Kelantan' at Jeti Kasih, Kampung Pasir Pekan Tengah, here today. Mohamad Yusof said the programme's theme, 'Teknologi Nuklear Santuni Kasih Rakyat' was in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspirations, carrying a clear message that nuclear technology was no longer exclusive to certain groups but should be shared with and utilised by all citizens. 'The MADANI Rakyat 2025 programme demonstrates the government's commitment to ensuring that the benefits of advancements in science, technology and innovation reach all segments of society, regardless of location, ethnicity or socio-economic background. 'The Malaysian Nuclear Agency has developed various nuclear technology-based products and services that are safe, high-impact, and directly beneficial to the public, including in the fields of medicine, agriculture, industry and the environment,' he said. He added that the Malaysian Nuclear Agency also works closely with universities and industry players, including public and private hospitals, to ensure that high-quality, high-impact research and development (R&D) outcomes are effectively translated into real-world applications for end users. 'Indirectly, this helps ensure that expertise in nuclear technology continues to contribute to improving the people's quality of life.
