Malaysia is officially going nuclear with TNB committing to a nuclear power plant. My objections to nuclear power is clear. It remains an unsafe way to harness power with unclear effects on the environment.

Nuclear wastes remain dangerous for years with currently no effective way of ridding them except to put them in refrigeration. Maintenance is costly with catastrophic consequences if standards are compromised .

Despite zero carbon emissions, it remains a constant danger and threat. Investments in high level security systems is also a must in this currently volatile world.

Are there really no other methods of harnessing power apart from fossil fuels? Should a country with zero experience in nuclear technology, toy with the idea of nuclear power?

Perhaps the billions of ringgit can be used to fund research in alternative energy sources. Unless and until the world knows what to do with nuclear waste, Malaysia should steer clear from this energy option.