To successfully introduce nuclear power, a country must focus on ten key areas including secure energy planning, safety regulations, and building a specialized workforce, according to the authors of the newly released report. This roadmap also stresses the importance of gaining public trust through open communication and ensuring the projects are recognized as sustainable investments to attract necessary funding.
The report identifies that one priority is to “set clear national nuclear capacity targets, integrate nuclear within a balanced diversification strategy and align with ASEAN Power Grid for regional energy security.” It further emphasizes the need to “embed proactive risk communication into all phases of nuclear development to build public trust and avoid misconceptions.”
In simple terms, this means that adding nuclear power to the grid is not just a building project but a total transformation of the national energy system. It requires the government to write new safety laws, train a generation of engineers and technicians, and figure out how to safely store hazardous waste for thousands of years. Additionally, the plan highlights that the public must be involved in the conversation from the start so they understand both the risks and the benefits of moving away from fossil fuels.
The report “Future Scenarios: The Role of Nuclear Power in Malaysia’s Energy Landscape” was published by the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, in 2025. It was prepared by a team of authors and technical experts at MIGHT to provide a strategic foresight outlook on integrating nuclear energy into the nation’s transition to a net-zero economy.
