Expanding nuclear tech awareness in rural areas


TUMPAT: Efforts are being stepped up to raise awareness and understanding of nuclear technology among rural communities, including in Orang Asli settlements, to ensure no one is left behind in the country’s technological development.

Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal said this was crucial, as nuclear technology is still often misunderstood and feared, with many associating it solely with weapons.

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