Malaysia against nuclear power due to radioactive waste disposal issues, says Dr M


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. -Bernamapic

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is against the use of nuclear power to generate electricity as science has not been able to provide a safe way to dispose of the radioactive waste generated.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said although nuclear plants are a cheap alternative to fossil fuels for producing electricity, they are still not safe.

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