US Ambassador Edgard D Kagan is confident Malaysia will gain significantly from a formal partnership with Washington on nuclear technology, as Putrajaya explores a strategic shift into sustainable energy.
In an exclusive interview with FMT, Kagan explained that the US authorities are barred by law from exporting nuclear technology to foreign nations without a “123 Agreement” in place.
Under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954, countries importing American nuclear technology must commit in writing to Washington’s non-proliferation safeguards and provide various legal assurances, including that the materials will be used only for peaceful purposes.
Kagan said that while the agreement does not restrict countries to sourcing nuclear materials exclusively from the US, it facilitates broader…