STATEMENT BY MALAYSIA
THIRD SESSION OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE FOR THE
2026 REVIEW CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO
THE TREATY ON THE NON-PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (NPT)
NEW YORK
CLUSTER 3 ISSUES
6 MAY 2025
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Mr. Chair,
- Malaysia aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the NAM States Parties to the NPT.
- Malaysia reaffirms the inalienable right of all States Parties to develop, research, produce, and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimination, in accordance with Article IV of the NPT.
- We recognize the critical role of the IAEA in promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The Agency’s efforts in ensuring the safe, secure, and peaceful application of nuclear science and technology contribute significantly to the sustainable socio-economic development of States Parties. Malaysia also reaffirms its recognition of the IAEA's exclusive mandate in verifying States Parties’ compliance with NPT safeguards, which is critical to the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime.
- In this regard, Malaysia is undertaking comprehensive efforts to advance the peaceful applications of nuclear technology under our National Nuclear Technology Policy 2030. This will provide a strong foundation for leveraging nuclear technology to address national development needs across key sectors, and further drive socio-economic progress.
- Malaysia fully supports the implementation of initiatives that promote the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, including through the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme. We remain committed to supporting flagship initiatives such as NUTEC Plastics, ZODIAC, Rays of Hope, and Atoms4Food, which demonstrate the impactful contributions of nuclear applications in tackling global challenges.
- Given the growing importance of nuclear technology, Malaysia is renewing its focus in considering nuclear power as part of its broader commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To this end, we are developing a robust legal and regulatory framework to ensure the safe and sustainable integration of nuclear power into our clean energy transition.
Mr. Chair,
- As ASEAN Chair, Malaysia is committed to revitalizing ASEAN-led initiatives in advancing regional and global cooperation on nuclear-related matters. In our role as Chair of the ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy (ASEANTOM), Malaysia will host a multilateral maritime exercise involving ASEAN Member States, aimed at enhancing nuclear security detection capabilities and strengthening regional coordination.
- Malaysia remains deeply concerned about the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Any nuclear incident at Ukraine’s nuclear facilities would have catastrophic consequences for Ukraine and the wider region. Ensuring the safety and security of these sites is imperative.
- In addition to this, we appreciate the IAEA’s continued scientific and technical assessment of the discharge of treated water from Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. We note that the IAEA’s independent monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the ALPS-treated water release plan continues to provide credible and transparent assurance that the water meets internationally accepted safety standards.
- Finally, Malaysia reiterates that the success of the NPT depends on the balanced implementation of all its three pillars. The Treaty, along with the agreed outcomes of previous Review Conferences, must be upheld in a fair and comprehensive manner. As a multilateral, legally binding instrument, the NPT must not be compromised, particularly in regard to the vital aspect of the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
Thank you.