Malaysian Nuclear Agency

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The Malaysia Nuclear Agency (Agensi Nuklear Malaysia, ANM) is a Malaysian nuclear technology research facility located in Bangi, Selangor.

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Agensi Nuklear Malaysia
Nuklear Malaysia Logo.svg
Logo of Nuklear Malaysia
Agency overview
Formed1973;51 years ago (1973)
Jurisdiction Government of Malaysia
HeadquartersAgensi Nuklear Malaysia (Nuklear Malaysia), Bangi, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Website www.nuclearmalaysia.gov.my

ANM introduces and promotes the application of nuclear science and technology for national development.

History

Established on 19 September 1972, ANM was then known as the Centre for Application of Nuclear Malaysia (CRANE). It was formally named Tun Ismail Atomic Research Centre (PUSPATI).

In June 1983, PUSPATI was placed under the patronage of the Prime Minister and was called Nuclear Energy Unit (UTN). It was placed under Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment in October 1990. In August 1994, its name was changed to Malaysian Institute for Nuclear Technology Research (MINT).

On 28 September 2006, following its restructuring, MINT was given a new identity, which is Malaysian Nuclear Agency. Its strategic location, near higher learning institutions. It is in close proximity to the National Administration Centre, Putrajaya, and the Multimedia Super Corridor, Cyberjaya.

The rebranding followed mass restructuring and the re-alignment of its core business towards establishing nuclear power in Malaysia as an alternative form of renewable energy.

Organisational function

ANM functions are to:

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