Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 6 -- Malaysia's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang on August 6 reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to enhancing cooperation with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) in exploring the potential of nuclear energy.

Chang Lih Kang said nuclear energy has long been identified as a strategic area, with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) playing a key role in advancing related technologies, developing talent, and formulating the regulatory framework.

Discussions between MOSTI and PETRA have been ongoing, but this time, with clear government backing under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the two ministries are now moving forward in a more comprehe...