Nuclear Power in Malaysia....Oh My....!

Hey Folks,

Back to the blog again. It is the 3rd of July and darn we are on the roll like the thundering of the wild, wild, west some say!

Lately, there was a talk or proposal put forth by the government and TNB (National Electricity Agency of Malaysia) about setting up a nuclear power plant as an alternative for the future requirement of power in this country.

It is still early, but the pros and cons have already been heated up in the media and not to mention was one of the hot topics of one of the radio talk shows in the country, 'Kerusi Panas (Hot Seat)' by Radio 24 certainly got people to air it out.

Frankly, one thing for sure emotions and rhetorics must not be the order or sentiment of the day. Before anything can proceed, the Government and TNB must educate and create an awareness about the why is nuclear power plant is relevant for Malaysia especially talking about the 21st century and the uncertain future.

No doubt that now and tomorrow our natural resources and not to mention our dependency on coal and fuel from other countries will be limited or depleted eventually, so this is just one of the proposal on the table that is nuclear energy.

Personally, it is best and healthy for everbody to air out their support and differences over this hot topic, but ensure that we cover all 'bases' before any decision to move with nuclear energy is push forward. Am not an anti-progress or anti-nuclear dude, but just want to be sure that the Government, TNB, and other important stakeholders including the NGOs and the rakyat deserve to get the best or truth on importance of nuclear energy. As a start, let us learn from the advance countries in the world about how they operate nuclear energy.

Surely at the back of everybody's minds is the Chernobyl and Long Island tragedy which until today still hit and haunt some of us. No doubt it was one of the biggest catastrophe ever faced by mankind especially with one of the the worst 'cover up' by the former communist government of once upon a time Soviet Union (now democratic Russia) especially the Chernobyl tragedy.

Whatever it is let us have an open mind and listen from both sides and work together to reach the best and most suitable way that will not only benefit us, but our children, grandchildren, and the next generation to come.

World Cup:

Holland beat Brazil, not surprised because I knew they may beat the Brazilians. This year's World Cup had a lot of surprises; especially the early exit of France and Italy and later England.
Wait n see, can't wait for the semis and finals...

Cheerios!