In Malaysiakini: Vapourise nuclear energy proposal now
In the New Straits Time:Nuclear power is neither clean nor safe
Statement by Environmental Officer to DAP Secretary- General,
Thing Siew Shuen on 23 October 2008, in Petaling Jaya:
It is irresponsible for the BN government to opt for nuclear energy when we should ensure the regional security and invest more in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.
We are very concerned over the announcement made by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry that the BN government is considering nuclear energy as an alternative source of power for the country. The paper will be tabled at a cabinet meeting by the end of the year.
According to the news report, under the proposal, the plant to generate nuclear power would be built in a solid and rocky area in the peninsula. The implementation of the nuclear fuel facilities would take about 12 to 15 years. Once in operation, the nuclear plant could operate for 60 years after which it has to be decommissioned.
We urge the ministry to justify the claims that nuclear power is safe, environmentally friendly and more affordable in the long run, any Malaysian who wants a safe, environmentally friendly and affordable energy will not believe in such fallacies: