Malaysia studies US nuclear agreement, no decision yet on plant location


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is still assessing whether it needs to sign a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States before moving ahead with any nuclear power plans, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister said the proposed agreement – known as a “123 Agreement” under US law was required before any nuclear materials, equipment, technology or reactor designs from the US can be transferred.

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