25-8-2023 (KUALA LUMPUR) Malaysia’s Department of Atomic Energy (Atom Malaysia) has announced that there have been no detectable increases in radioactivity levels in the country’s waters following Japan’s release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
In an official statement released on August 25, Atom Malaysia emphasized the seriousness with which the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation is addressing public concerns regarding this matter. To ensure the safety of Malaysia’s waters, a Gamma Spectrum Water Monitoring Station, established in collaboration with the European Union, has been put into operation. This station will continuously monitor radioactivity levels in real-time as a precautionary measure.
The data collected from this monitoring station is meticulously observed around the clock at the National Centre for Nuclear Response Management (NCNRM) in Dengkil, Selangor. Atom Malaysia adheres to the guidance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for all regulatory activities. In the case of Japan’s recent water release, the IAEA has determined that the process, involving water treated by Advanced Liquid Processing Systems (ALPS), aligns with international safety standards.
The IAEA’s evaluation affirms that the release of treated radioactive water into the sea was conducted in a controlled and gradual manner, with negligible impacts on both humans and the environment. This assessment provides important reassurance amid concerns surrounding the Fukushima water discharge.
