Kuala lumpur: Keeping nuclear materials and facilities secure hinges on close national and international understanding, said Malaysian Nuclear Agency director general Dr Muhammad Rawi Mohamed Zin. He emphasized that the Integrated Security Management approach will ensure nuclear security aspects become a priority in planning, daily operations, and every decision made by a nuclear organization.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Muhammad Rawi stated that the main focus is to ensure every party understands their respective roles, so efficient and integrated action can be taken in the event of any emergency or nuclear security incident. He highlighted the Malaysian Nuclear Agency's commitment to supporting the government's agenda in strengthening the national nuclear security ecosystem through human capital development, technical competency enhancement, and strategic collaborations at the international level.
The three-day workshop, organized by the United States Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration in collaboration with the Malaysian Nuclear Agency, involves 31 participants from Malaysia, China, Mongolia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Dr Muhammad Rawi noted that the regional workshop demonstrates Malaysia's resolve to strengthen international collaboration in nuclear security and enhance the expertise of professionals working in the field.
He explained that the workshop would also strengthen regional cooperation in capacity building, technical knowledge sharing, and the adoption of international best practices in nuclear security. He mentioned that the organization of this workshop aligns with the objectives of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) document INFCIRC/908, which supports efforts to mitigate insider threats to nuclear security at the international level.
Furthermore, Dr Muhammad Rawi added that the workshop focuses on practical crisis management training and simulation exercises, preparing participants to systematically identify threats, evaluate risks, and respond with speed, precision, and effectiveness in the event of a nuclear security incident. This workshop is part of wider efforts to advance the National Nuclear Technology Policy 2030.