SEPTEMBER 18 — Nuclear technology plays an important role in various socioeconomic sectors of the country, particularly in the industrial, health, food and agriculture, water management, and environmental protection sectors. The safe use of nuclear science and technology through technology transfer and capacity development has a positive impact on the world.
In line with the development of nuclear technology, it's time for Malaysia to take steps forward to empower the safe use of nuclear technology based on the sustainable development goals outlined by the United Nations . Below are some of the focus areas involving the use of nuclear technology in Malaysia.
The use of nuclear technology for environmental and natural resource management can enhance monitoring strategies for effective environmental planning. This includes the development of air quality databases, identifying radioactive elements and compounds in the marine environment. These techniques also offer sensitive and accurate analysis methods for measuring the concentration of pollutant substances in the atmosphere and oceans, to manage and protect the vast marine ecosystems sustainably.
Malaysia also has nuclear safety and security labs such as the Regional Loaner Pool for radiation detection equipment, Physical Protection Lab, Mobile Radiological Lab, Environmental and Radiochemistry Lab, and Analytical Chemistry Lab to ensure the safe use of nuclear technology.As we all know, the world is currently facing challenges related to climate change and the need to transition to more sustainable and resilient energy sources.