Eight protocols needed for Malaysia to use nuclear energy


KUALA LUMPUR: At least eight important protocols or conventions by the International Atomic Energy Agency need to be signed and ratified before Malaysia can explore generating electricity using nuclear energy, says Chang Lih Kang (pic).

The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said the use of nuclear technology, particularly for energy generation, is governed by various international conventions and UN Security Council resolutions.

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