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Is It Time for Malaysia to Go Nuclear?
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Nuclear power often conjures images of Chernobyl, Fukushima, and atomic weapons, but as Malaysia’s energy demand surges, is it time to reconsider nuclear power? Datuk N.K. Tong, Nuclear Energy Advocate, joins The Morning Run to discuss why shifting public perception away from fear and toward facts is crucial for the nation's energy security.
Datuk N.K. Tong breaks down why he thinks nuclear is one of the safest and most reliable base load energy sources, how small modular reactors (SMRs) could power industrial hubs, and why Malaysia is more prepared for nuclear adoption than most realise. Plus, he outlines what Budget 2027 should prioritise, funding regulators and talent over concrete, before a single reactor is built.
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