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Nuclear As an Energy Resource: Factors Affecting Public Acceptance of
Nuclear Energy Development in Malaysia
Shahida binti Abu Bakar
Supervisor: Prof. Madya Dr. Azlina Bt. Abd. Aziz
Bachelor of Economics (Natural Resources)
School of Social and Economic Development
Nuclear power is a vital energy to replace fossil fuels as it reduces emissions of
greenhouse gases. At the present, nuclear energy in Malaysia is used for research
activities under the Malaysian Nuclear Agency, formerly known as the Malaysian
Institute Nuclear Technology (MINT). According to the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA), Malaysia government is still at the first level considering the use of
nuclear energy as one of the materials for electricity supply in post-2020. Since the
use of nuclear energy is still in its early stages, public acceptance will be one of the
major challenge in nuclear energy development. Hence, this study aims to identify
public acceptance on nuclear energy development and to examine factors affecting
the acceptance. This article also discusses the actions taken by the government for
future use of nuclear energy that will ensure a sustainable energy in the future.
Keywords: the use of nuclear energy, greenhouse gases, sustainable use
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