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Malaysia’s Nuclear Future

Kevin Lee, Group Head of Sustainability, CGS International

25-Nov-25 09:30

Malaysia’s Nuclear Future

Budget 2026 allocates RM28.6 million ringgit for nuclear energy, focusing on small modular reactors to provide a reliable and low-carbon complement to renewable sources. On today’s People, Planet, Profit, Elaine Boey speaks with Kevin Lee, CGS International’s Group Head of Sustainability, on the benefits, challenges, and potential of nuclear energy in Malaysia.


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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Elaine Boey


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Categories:  technologyenvironmentgovernment

Tags:  nuclear energybudget 2026sustainabilitynuclear technologySmall Modular Reactors





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