“We were told that the stakeholders would be consulted in the last sitting and no decision was made,” he said at a press conference in the media room.
“On Monday, Minister in Prime Minister’s Department Nancy Shukri said that Malaysia is ready for the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Phase 1.
“In four months, the government had acquired so much knowledge to allocate RM23 billion for the construction of two nuclear power plants. How did the government become knowledgeable in four months?” asked the DAP man.
Nancy confirmed on Monday that the government received the final INIR report based on studies conducted since October last year. It will be tabled in cabinet next week.
The International Atomic Energy Agency recommends three development phases for nuclear infrastructure. Phase 1 looks into factors taken into account before deciding to launch nuclear power programmes.
Santiago said the government must now make the INIR report public so that consultations can be made with stakeholders.
He also speculated on the likely states that will have the nuclear power plants.
“It will be either in Johor, Pahang or Sabah near water resources,” he said.
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