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). [2]
In 1982, ANM started the operation of TRIGA PUSPATI Reactor (RTP) and the reactor reached its first criticality on 28 June 1982. It's a pool-type nuclear research reactor with its core located at the bottom of a 7 meters deep aluminum tank and surrounded by a biological shield based on high-density concrete. The reactor use enriched uranium and zirconium-hydride (U-ZrH1.6) as its solid fuel elements, while distillation water serves as a neutron coolant and moderator, and graphite serves as a neutron reflector. TRIGA PUSPATI is also the first and only nuclear reactor in Malaysia. [3] [4]
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). [2]
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. [2]
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.
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