Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli confirmed that nuclear energy will be part of Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. We speak with Dhana Raj Markandu, Senior Analyst from ISIS Malaysia, about the policy shift and its potential impact on the country’s energy future.

Other stories we covered today:

· Trump triumphs in US election: Donald Trump has declared victory in the presidential race, defying poll predictions. Our news correspondent, Dhanya Nair, provides insights into voter concerns and the surprising strength of the Republican campaign from the ground.

· Emelda the turtle returns to the sea: Emelda, a ten-year-old green sea turtle, has been released back into the wild after months of rehabilitation. Aizatul Jasmine Azizan, Outreach & Education Coordinator, MareCet and Dr. Kavvin Sehgar, wildlife and marine veterinarian from Underwater World Langkawi share how this heartwarming rescue story unfolded.

· More women working beyond retirement: New data from the Statistics Department shows a rise in women working past retirement age, especially in self-employment. Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Norma Mansor, director of the Social Wellbeing Research Center from Universiti Malaya, discusses the trends and challenges faced by older women in the workforce.

· Popek Popek Parlimen: In today’s Dewan Rakyat session, topics included the detention of children rescued in the GISB Holdings case and a report on rice cartels. Tensions also flared over claims about Najib Razak's house arrest status.

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