KLANG, Sept 30 — Selangor is considering sending state officers and sponsoring local students to pursue studies in nuclear power generation and other advanced technologies in China as part of its long-term push towards a low-carbon economy.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative, expected to be included in the 2026 Selangor Budget that will be tabled in November, will begin with a small group of candidates.
“We are still at the early stage of exploring the possibility of using nuclear power for future energy generation, but we will begin with human capital.
“We will first send two or three of our officers or local talents whom we deem suitable. The state will sponsor part of the funding, and the universities will provide another part,” he said.
Amirudin was speaking at a press conference after attending the Pulau Indah Power Plant (PIPP) inauguration ceremony today.
He added that the idea was mooted following his recent nine-day trade and investment mission to China, from September 23 to September 30, during which he visited advanced technology firms and met with Malaysian students.
“They (China) are very advanced in technology, engineering, and related fields. We also met several Malaysian students there, including one who is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the area.
“With the available opportunity, we will try to identify three or four more students from Selangor (to pursue energy studies in China),” Amirudin said.
The Menteri Besar also announced that the state government will table the Selangor Energy Blueprint in the next quarter, outlining its transition plan for solar, hydro, hydrogen, and other renewable sources.
“Selangor’s approach to energy transition is not just about increasing megawatts or improving infrastructure. It is also about anchoring long-term value creation.
“Our goal is to make Selangor a model of a low-carbon economy, where energy growth meets environmental, social, and governance standards,” he said, citing the PIPP as proof of policy in action.
The 1,200-megawatt facility, equipped with gas turbines, has been supplying electricity to the national grid since March and now powers over 1.2 million homes, industries, and businesses.
The project is owned by Pulau Indah Power Plant Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Worldwide Holdings Bhd (75 per cent) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) (25 per cent), and marks Kepco’s first investment in Malaysia’s energy sector.
