According to Ravi at Frost & Sullivan, the consideration of nuclear power can't be taken only in relation to capital expense or possible dangers, but that the feasibility should be evaluated according to Malaysia's energy mix, availability of resources, electricity needs, cost fluctuations of other fuels and whether all of these considerations can justify such an undertaking.
Countries with huge populations like China and India that have a low number of resources for domestic energy may consider the development of nuclear power justifiable though expensive.
The expenditure wouldn't be limited to nuclear reactor plants, but would include fuel and the processing of 
Spent Fuel and mining fuel. Water plants big enough to support nuclear systems would be part of the planning and expenditure.
There are some concerns, however, said Ravi, that being a lack of trained professionals in the field and the expertise regarding the handling of newly acquired nuclear technology. Risks of mishandling or theft of dangerous radioactive materials. Of major concern is the handling and disposal of radioactive waste and its hazards to health and the environment.
These hazards, if an accident were to take place, would leave devastating effects that would last for generations, said an official at CETDEM, the Centre for Environment, Technology and Development Malaysia.
Large costs, not always obvious in the beginning stages of nuclear development are the costs of storing spent fuel, dealing with radioactive spills and leaks, decommissioning costs and those attributable to environmental costs.
An incredible number of resources, including a team of new generation nuclear physicists will be needed to support such an undertaking in any country.
Because nuclear energy requires uranium for fuel and the mining process is very polluting, nuclear is not considered by some to be sustainable energy. Additionally, a scramble in the building of nuclear power plants could force the uranium market price to rise in answer to the demand.
With the costs of nuclear development nearly unreachable for many governments, many believe that Malaysia's ambition for nuclear development should not be pursued. Where there are other, less expensive alternatives such as biomass, hydro and wind systems that merit more attention, many feel that support of Malaysia's development of any of these systems would be high.
