 "Malaysia strengthens nuclear framework under revised law")
Malaysia has tightened and has amended its nuclear framework which required permits for all atomic energy activities including import, exports and transhipment of radioactive materials The law came in force on Monday and will be enforced in various different stages.
This will be a feasible shift and swift for Malaysia to adopt nuclear energy as a part of their efforts to meet energy demands and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Protection for workers
The move aims to strengthen the legislative framework for controlling supervision of atomic energy activities to ensure the protection required and help the workers to ensure protection along with the public and technology as stated by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry on Tuesday.
It allows Malaysia to ratify international instruments on nuclear safety and regulation. It addresses safety and security of radioactive and nuclear materials. The revised law broadens the scope of oversight to encompass safety, security, and safeguards, aligning Malaysia’s nuclear framework.
“The scope of control and supervision of atomic energy activities will also be expanded to encompass safety, security and safeguards, towards a comprehensive nuclear legislation that is aligned with international standards,” the ministry said in a statement.
Import radioactive material
The radioactive or nuclear material will be required for exporting, transhipping, or transiting such materials. The nuclear materials enable the generation of a significant portion of the world’s low-carbon electricity through nuclear power plants.
Strict penalties under the law
Each law along with it brings rules and regulation, which one should abide by. The new requirements include mandatory decommissioning plans and building facilities. The law includes strict penalties, with sabotage and nuclear weapons violations punishable by 30-40 years imprisonment or the death sentence.
The radioactive materials aims to enhance the unique ability to offer efficient energy solutions, advance healthcare, increase industrial pace, and contribute to environmental protection.