Nuclear Malaysia History

Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia) has a role to introduce and promote the application of nuclear science and technology for national development.

           Established in 19 September 1972, Malaysian Nuclear Agency was then known as Centre for Application of Nuclear Malaysia (CRANE) before it was formally named as Tun Ismail Atomic Research Centre (PUSPATI).

          In June 1983, PUSPATI was placed under the patronage of Prime Minister Department and was called Nuclear Energy Unit (UTN). It was then 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 (Nuclear Malaysia). Its strategic loction, near higher learning institutions, besides its close proximity to the National Administration Centre, Putrajaya, and the Multimedia Super Corridor, Cyberjaya, has stimulated Nuclear Malaysia to meet its aspirations.

          Malaysian NUclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia) is a reputable agency in research and development (R&D) in science and technology. Its presence is synonymous with the development, augmentation and advancement of nuclear science and technology in Malaysia.

         Since its establishment, Nuclear Malaysia has been given the responsibility to introduce and promote nuclear science and technology for national development, and until the present, Nuclear Malaysia maintains its significance as an outstanding organisation in science, technology and innovation.

          Nuclear Malaysia plays a pivotal role in providing quality and best-in-class research towards comprehensively generating new technologies to meet the needs of nuclear technology's variety of applications. This standing is acquired through profesional workforce training and discipline, well-planned infrastructure, and well-resourced research laboratories.

         To achieve excellence in R&D and services in nuclear technology, Nuclear Malaysia provides a conducive research environment to produce substantial achievement, a feat to be proud of.