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Nuclear power decision hinges on readiness in 19 critical areas: Energy Commission

Malaysia must meet international benchmarks on safety, regulation, infrastructure and waste management before deciding whether to pursue nuclear energy as part of its clean energy transition

Russia agrees to continue supporting Malaysia’s nuclear energy ambitions: Fadillah

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof says Moscow’s backing includes technical, legal and human capital cooperation, as Malaysia also seeks to boost bilateral trade and investment in key sectors

US, Singapore ink deal on enhancing civil nuclear cooperation

Agreement is part of Singapore’s attempts to find viable alternative energy sources to reduce carbon emissions

Nik Nazmi dispels disaster fears amid talk of Malaysia mulling nuclear power

The potential use of nuclear energy in Malaysia, if indeed considered, would adopt a fundamentally different approach compared to the large-scale reactors that have fueled fears following the disasters in Chernobyl and Fukushima, said Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.