{"article":{"id":107,"slug":"charles-santiago-advocates-for-solar-over-nuclear-investment-in-malaysia","title":"Charles Santiago Advocates for Solar Over Nuclear Investment in Malaysia","category":"news","summary":"    English     Renewable Energy Target  : Former MP Charles Santiago urges Malaysia to increase its renewable energy target to 50% by 2030, labeling the curren","content":"### English\n* **Renewable Energy Target**: Former MP Charles Santiago urges Malaysia to increase its renewable energy target to 50% by 2030, labeling the current 35% goal insufficient.\n* **Opposition to Nuclear**: Santiago raised concerns regarding the high costs (up to US$3 billion/RM12 billion) and complex regulatory hurdles associated with nuclear energy, specifically small modular reactors for data centers.\n* **Solar as Priority**: Instead of nuclear, funds should be redirected toward expanding Malaysia’s solar energy ecosystem to ensure long-term energy independence.\n* **Global Challenges**: Panellists highlighted that developing nations struggle with energy transitions due to crippling national debt and the continued political influence of the fossil fuel industry.\n\n### 中文\n* **可再生能源目标**：前国会议员查尔斯·圣地亚哥（Charles Santiago）敦促马来西亚将2030年的可再生能源目标提高至50%，认为现有的35%目标不足以应对能源需求。\n* **反对核能**：圣地亚哥对核能的高昂成本（高达30亿美元/120亿令吉）以及与小型模块化反应堆（主要针对数据中心）相关的复杂监管障碍表示担忧。\n* **优先发展太阳能**：他建议，应将原本计划投入核能的资金重新配置，用于扩大马来西亚的太阳能生态系统，以保障长期的能源自主。\n* **全球挑战**：与会专家指出，发展中国家因沉重的债务负担以及化石燃料行业持续的政治影响力，在能源转型过程中面临巨大困难。","html_content":"<h3>English</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Renewable Energy Target</strong>: Former MP Charles Santiago urges Malaysia to increase its renewable energy target to 50% by 2030, labeling the current 35% goal insufficient.</li>\n<li><strong>Opposition to Nuclear</strong>: Santiago raised concerns regarding the high costs (up to US$3 billion/RM12 billion) and complex regulatory hurdles associated with nuclear energy, specifically small modular reactors for data centers.</li>\n<li><strong>Solar as Priority</strong>: Instead of nuclear, funds should be redirected toward expanding Malaysia’s solar energy ecosystem to ensure long-term energy independence.</li>\n<li><strong>Global Challenges</strong>: Panellists highlighted that developing nations struggle with energy transitions due to crippling national debt and the continued political influence of the fossil fuel industry.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>中文</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>可再生能源目标</strong>：前国会议员查尔斯·圣地亚哥（Charles Santiago）敦促马来西亚将2030年的可再生能源目标提高至50%，认为现有的35%目标不足以应对能源需求。</li>\n<li><strong>反对核能</strong>：圣地亚哥对核能的高昂成本（高达30亿美元/120亿令吉）以及与小型模块化反应堆（主要针对数据中心）相关的复杂监管障碍表示担忧。</li>\n<li><strong>优先发展太阳能</strong>：他建议，应将原本计划投入核能的资金重新配置，用于扩大马来西亚的太阳能生态系统，以保障长期的能源自主。</li>\n<li><strong>全球挑战</strong>：与会专家指出，发展中国家因沉重的债务负担以及化石燃料行业持续的政治影响力，在能源转型过程中面临巨大困难。</li>\n</ul>\n","author":"Solar PV Expert","tags":"","meta_description":"    English     Renewable Energy Target  : Former MP Charles Santiago urges Malaysia to increase its renewable energy target to 50% by 2030, labeling ","published":true,"created_at":"2026-06-10T09:23:47.970Z","updated_at":"2026-06-12T06:52:33.190Z","source_url":"https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/03/27/billions-for-nuclear-charles-santiago-says-betting-big-on-solar-is-better-for-malaysias-future/214107","source_name":null,"published_at":null,"noindex":false,"marketing_line":"Eternalgy is your trusted solar PV EPC in Malaysia — CIDB G3 & SEDA RPVI certified. 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