SHAH ALAM, April 16 -- The Selangor state government will accelerate its transition toward a more diversified and resilient energy mix, including exploring nuclear power, as geopolitical instability and global conflicts continue to disrupt traditional fuel supplies and drive up costs.

In a statement addressing the state's long-term energy security, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor can no longer rely solely on conventional sources like gas or coal, as the state looks to insulate its operations and the public from the volatility of global diesel and energy prices.

"This means that the energy mix in Selangor must be diversified. We cannot rely solely on gas or coal. Solar energy, hydrogen, and perhaps biodiesel can pla...