Bernama reported the economy minister as saying the energy transition and water transformation ministry and the science, technology and innovation ministry would ensure the legal framework and regulations are developed for this purpose.

“The National Energy Council made the decision and this has been endorsed by the Cabinet.

“The 13th Malaysia Plan will officially include the possibility of nuclear energy as one of the country’s power sources,” Rafizi said after an industry dialogue held in conjunction with the National OGSE (Oil & Gas Services and Equipment) Blueprint Forum 2024 in Kuala Lumpur today.

Rafizi said the strict legal and regulatory framework needed at the initial stage of nuclear sector development will include compliance with international regulations.

“There is a long list of international regulations we have to comply with even before we embark on nuclear power generation.

“I think the nitty-gritty of how the power sector participates in nuclear power generation will most probably be decided and regulated by the Energy Commission,” he said.