Malaysia Is Well-Positioned to Pursue Nuclear Power

Published on 02 Sep 2026

Ikhwan Khaleb | Professional Fellow

Is Malaysia ready to pursue nuclear power?

In Malaysia Is Well-Positioned to Pursue Nuclear Power, Ikhwan Khaleb examines Malaysia’s technical and institutional preparedness for nuclear energy while highlighting a less visible but equally important challenge: public trust.

Malaysia has developed significant nuclear expertise, regulatory frameworks and institutional capacity over decades. Yet the future of nuclear power will depend not only on technology and policy, but on whether Malaysians are brought into the conversation through transparency, engagement and credible communication.

The article argues that the next five years provide a critical window for rebuilding public confidence and creating a more informed national conversation about nuclear energy.