M’sia should investigate nuclear power as a possible source of electricity

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof says Malaysia will reassess its nuclear energy initiatives as a possible electricity source.

Fadillah, also the minister of energy transition and water transformation, said Malaysia is looking at all possible answers for its energy needs considering the rising demand caused by industrial needs, data center growth, and the acceptance of electric cars.

“Our choice on nuclear energy would be based on educated results and the direction of international norms, so guaranteeing it fits Malaysia’s particular requirements and situation.

Among the cleanest energy options available worldwide, nuclear energy is one that we are looking into. More than twenty nations agreed to double their nuclear power capacity during the UN’s COP28 climate negotiations, underlining its relevance, he said at the Asean Workshop on Sustainable Development 2025 at Sunway University here today.

Given this, Malaysia is closely examining whether it would be feasible to add nuclear power to its energy mix, he added.

In this regard, Fadillah stated that his ministry supported results from the Malaysian Nuclear Agency by means of research commissioned through MyPower Corporation.

Particularly with the public, these studies center on sophisticated nuclear technologies, safety precautions, security, legal systems, and stakeholder involvement.

Malaysia remains fully committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Since our energy sector is one of the main causes of carbon emissions, decarbonizing it is a major focus of our effort, he said.