About this episode
Elaine Boey discusses the future of nuclear energy in Malaysia with Kevin Lee, focusing on its benefits and challenges.
Budget 2026 allocates RM28.6 million ringgit for nuclear energy, focusing on small modular reactors to provide a reliable and low-carbon complement to renewable sources. On today’s People, Planet, Profit, Elaine Boey speaks with Kevin Lee, CGS International’s Group Head of Sustainability, on the benefits, challenges, and potential of nuclear energy in Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Elaine Boey
Guest: Kevin Lee
Topics covered
- nuclear energy
- small modular reactors
- sustainability
- renewable energy
- Malaysia
Keywords
- nuclear energy
- Malaysia
- small modular reactors
- sustainability
- renewable sources
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CGS International
Places: Malaysia
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