KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Nuclear energy is a stable, sustainable and resilient energy supply in the long term, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said as Malaysia continues to confront energy supply shocks resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.
Malaysia is comprehensively assessing the potential of nuclear technology in addressing future energy needs, Chang said in a statement on Monday.
"All considerations are being made carefully and based on evidence, taking into account safety, cost, legal frameworks, talent development, as well as public acceptance," he said.
Chang said the approach is clear, with nuclear energy not intended to replace existing sources such as solar, hydro or gas, but to complement them, adding that the priority remains to ensure that every step taken is safe, transparent and beneficial to the country. ■