Malaysia Considers Nuclear Energy to Address Energy Needs and Carbon Neutrality Goals

Kuala Lumpur, November 5, 2024 – Malaysia is exploring nuclear energy as part of its strategy to diversify energy sources and meet its sustainability targets, announced Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli during the National OGSE Blueprint Forum 2024. This potential shift, marking a significant step in Malaysia’s energy evolution, would include nuclear energy as part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) framework. The initiative is spearheaded by the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) and the Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI), tasked with developing a comprehensive regulatory and legal framework to ensure compliance with international nuclear standards. “A robust