What Malaysian Nuclear Agency does

Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Agensi Nuklear Malaysia), operating under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), is Malaysia's principal government research and development agency in nuclear science and technology. Established as PUSPATI in 1973 and renamed in 1983, the agency is headquartered in Kajang, Selangor with approximately 144 employees. It operates the TRIGA PUSTAKA 1 MW thermal research reactor (Malaysia's only nuclear research reactor, in service since 1982) alongside a diversified portfolio of radiation facilities including the SINAGAMA gamma irradiation facility (Cobalt-60 based), the ALURTRON electron beam facility (3.0 MeV and 200 keV machines), the RAYMINTEX radiation-vulcanized natural rubber latex plant (6,000 tonnes/year capacity), and the Gamma Greenhouse chronic irradiation facility (designated IAEA Collaborating Centre). It also maintains analytical laboratories for neutron activation analysis, stable isotope analysis, photostimulated luminescence food irradiation screening, in vitro plant tissue culture, and phytopharmaceutical manufacturing.

The agency generates commercial revenue from four primary streams: (1) technical and consulting services including radiation safety, equipment calibration, and quality control for diagnostic radiology, (2) gamma and electron beam irradiation services for sterilization of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food, and cross-linking of polymers, (3) sale of radiation-vulcanized natural rubber latex (RVNRL) to dipped latex product manufacturers, and (4) training programs delivered through the Centre of Nuclear Excellence to industry, healthcare professionals, government agencies, and international participants under IAEA and JAEA cooperation. Customers span healthcare, industrial manufacturing, agriculture, government, and education sectors. Services are priced via an official Technical Services and Consulting Catalog; a 2026 policy mandates full payment before service delivery.

The agency holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications, is licensed under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act (Act 304), and is recognized as a PSMB Class A Training Provider and IAEA Regional Training Centre. Recent strategic activity (Q1-Q2 2026) includes MoUs with University of Nottingham Malaysia, MIMOS Berhad, the National Disaster Management Agency (JBPM), and USM's Centre for Health Sciences Studies, alongside continued international coordination through the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA) and the planned 30 MeV Cyclotron project.

Name

Malaysian Nuclear Agency

Legal name

Agensi Nuklear Malaysia

Website

https://nuclearmalaysia.gov.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Agensi Nuklear Malaysia) is the Malaysian government R&D agency under MOSTI that operates the country's only nuclear research reactor (TRIGA PUSTAKA) and provides gamma/electron beam irradiation, radiation-vulcanized latex, plant mutation breeding, and nuclear training to healthcare, industrial, agricultural, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Research and Radiation Technology Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Test Reactor Operations (Non-Commercial Power) (EUACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuclear Materials Testing, Assay & Characterization Services (NDA/NDE, radiochemistry, materials analysis) (EUAKAIAL), Radiation Protection & Health Physics (ALARA, Dosimetry, Contamination Control) (EUAKABAH), Radioisotope Production (Reactor/Cyclotron/Gamma) (HLAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Nuclear research services
• Irradiation processing
• Radioisotope production
• Radiation technology
• Nuclear training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kajang

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Technical and Consulting Services: Revenue generated from providing nuclear technical services, consulting, and analytical testing services to industrial clients, healthcare facilities, and research institutions. Services include quality control for diagnostic radiological equipment, radiation safety services, and technical consulting.
2. Gamma Irradiation Services (SINAGAMA): Commercial gamma irradiation services for product sterilization, food decontamination, pharmaceutical products, herbs, medical devices, agricultural products, and quarantine treatments. Revenue from per-service or contract-based irradiation processing.
3. Radiation Vulcanized Natural Rubber Latex (RVNRL) Products: Production and sale of radiation-vulcanized natural rubber latex for dipped latex product manufacturers such as gloves, balloons, finger cots, baby teats, and dental liners.
4. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from public training programs, regional programs, and basic programs offered through the Centre of Nuclear Excellence. International training including scientific attachments, fellowships, practical/simulation training, and technical visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Malaysian Nuclear Agency operates nuclear science and technology R&D and commercial services through its TRIGA PUSTAKA reactor, SINAGAMA gamma irradiation, ALURTRON electron beam, RAYMINTEX radiation-vulcanized latex, Gamma Greenhouse, and Biobeam facilities. It supplies radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals to medical and industrial clients, provides analytical testing (neutron activation, stable isotope, in vitro flora), and delivers structured training programmes under the Centre of Nuclear Excellence for industry, healthcare, agriculture, and academia.

Product overview

Malaysian Nuclear Agency operates as a diversified nuclear science and technology research organization offering a portfolio of irradiation services, analytical laboratories, research facilities, and training programs. Core irradiation services include SINAGAMA (gamma irradiation for sterilization), ALURTRON (electron beam processing), RAYMINTEX (radiation-vulcanized natural rubber latex production), and the Gamma Greenhouse (chronic irradiation for plant mutation breeding). The agency operates the TRIGA PUSTAKA research reactor for neutron activation analysis and radioisotope production. Supporting facilities include analytical laboratories for stable isotope analysis, photostimulated luminescence food irradiation detection, in vitro plant propagation, and a phytopharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Online portals (eClient, eSSDL, eTuition) enable customer access to services. The Centre of Nuclear Excellence provides training across radiation safety, medical physics, and non-destructive testing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pusat Kecemerlangan Nuklear Malaysia (Centre of Nuclear Excellence): Training division providing professional courses in radiation safety, medical X-ray, environmental safety, non-destructive testing, instrumentation, and international training programs.

Products and services

• SINAGAMA Gamma Irradiation Services Commercial Co-60 gamma irradiation processing service for sterilization of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food products, cosmetics, and polymer cross-linking; available to manufacturers and exporters on a contract basis.
• ALURTRON Electron Beam Irradiation Services Electron beam irradiation processing service for industrial materials modification, polymer cross-linking, and surface sterilization, offered to manufacturers and R&D clients.
• RAYMINTEX Radiation-Vulcanized Natural Rubber Latex Proprietary radiation-vulcanized natural rubber latex (RVNRL) product supplied to glove, condom, and latex medical device manufacturers as a low-allergen specialty raw material.
• Gamma Greenhouse (GGH) Irradiation Services Gamma irradiation service for agricultural research, including crop mutation breeding and seed irradiation, offered to agricultural researchers and seed producers.
• Biobeam GM 8000 Blood Irradiation Services Blood and blood component irradiation service to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease, provided to hospitals and blood banks.
• TRIGA PUSTAKA Reactor Services 1 MW TRIGA research reactor used for neutron activation analysis, radioisotope production, and irradiations for research and industrial clients.
• Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) Services Elemental composition testing using neutron activation analysis for trace and ultra-trace element determination, available to industry, researchers, and regulators.
• Stable Isotope Analysis Services Stable isotope ratio analysis using isotope ratio mass spectrometry for food authenticity, forensic, environmental, and pharmaceutical provenance studies.
• In Vitro Flora Laboratory Services Plant tissue culture and mutation breeding services using radiation-induced mutagenesis, supplied to agricultural researchers and crop improvement programmes.
• Radioisotope and Radiopharmaceutical Supply Production and supply of medical and industrial radioisotopes (including I-131, Tc-99m, Sm-153, and others) to hospitals, nuclear medicine departments, and industrial users.
• Centre of Nuclear Excellence Training Programmes Structured short courses, workshops, and certification programmes in radiation protection, radioisotope techniques, and nuclear instrumentation, delivered to professionals, students, and regulators nationally and regionally.
• Phytopharmaceutical Plant Processing Services Phytopharmaceutical plant extraction and processing service for herbal and medicinal plant research, supplied to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and research clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100-200 students annually receive industrial training
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• University of Nottingham Malaysia (UoC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026MoU signed in April 2026 to collaborate on high-impact research initiatives.
• USM (Universiti Sains Malaysia) - Centre for Health Sciences StudiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026February 2026 courtesy visit and discussion on research cooperation in health sciences.
• FNCA (Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Malaysia serves as coordinator for the 26th FNCA Coordinators Meeting (CDM) held February 2026. Participated in FNCA Tokyo meeting on nuclear communication strategy and stakeholder engagement.
• JBPM (National Disaster Management Agency)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026January 2026 collaboration aligned with DTNN 2030 for strategic cooperation in nuclear disaster management.
• MIMOS BerhadmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026January 2026 collaboration to explore and strengthen national nuclear technology capabilities.
• JAEA (Japan Atomic Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Bilateral cooperation for human resource development in nuclear technology since 2012. JAEA-developed Follow-up Training Course (FTC) program in Reactor Engineering (RE), Radiological & Nuclear Emergency Preparedness (NREP), and Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring (ERM).
• MOSTI (Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation)coreOthersParent ministry overseeing Agensi Nuklear Malaysia. Provides strategic direction, funding, and policy framework for the agency's nuclear R&D activities.
• IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary international partner. Nuclear Malaysia serves as IAEA Collaborating Centre (2019-2023) for mutation breeding. Hosts Post Graduate Educational Course (PGEC) since 2000 and participates in regional TC projects including RAS0065 and RAS0079.
• KPM (Ministry of Education Malaysia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Nuclear Education Outreach (NEO) program implementation in secondary schools, including NST4SS program aligned with Malaysian science curriculum.
• AELB (Atomic Energy Licensing Board)coreOthersRegulatory body overseeing atomic energy licensing in Malaysia. Licenses reactor operations, radiation facilities, and nuclear activities under Act 304.
• HRDF (Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad)majorOthersRecognized as Class A Training Provider (government0023) and Skills Enhancement Centre Provider by HRDF Malaysia.
• KKM (Ministry of Health Malaysia)majorOthersAccredited training provider for Medical X-Ray CME programs under MMC-MMA grading system.
• DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health)majorOthersAccredited training provider delivering courses that earn CEP (Continuing Education Points) for occupational safety professionals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE): China's foundational nuclear research institute operating research reactors and a full suite of nuclear science services. A broader incumbent peer with comparable multi-mission R&D structure, though at much larger scale.
• Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI): South Korea's national nuclear R&D institute operating multiple research reactors and advanced fuel cycle facilities. A broader incumbent with overlapping radioisotope production, irradiation services, and IAEA collaboration programs at significantly greater scale.
• Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA): Japan's national nuclear R&D agency operating multiple research reactors and extensive nuclear facilities. Directly comparable mandate, and a strategic partner of Malaysian Nuclear Agency since 2012 for Follow-up Training Course delivery in reactor engineering, emergency preparedness, and environmental radioactivity.
• Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO): Australia's national nuclear R&D organization operating the OPAL research reactor, ANSTO Health radiopharmaceuticals, and commercial irradiation. A larger, more established peer with broader commercial reach and similar mandate structure in a developed regulatory environment.
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC): India's premier nuclear research centre operating multiple research reactors and comprehensive radioisotope, irradiation, and nuclear analytical services. Comparable as a government R&D agency with similar multi-mission mandate across agriculture, medicine, and industry.

Direct peers

• Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT): Thailand's national nuclear R&D organization operating the TRR-1/M1 research reactor, irradiation services, and radioisotope production. Directly comparable as a Southeast Asian government nuclear agency with overlapping medical, industrial, and training mandates.
• BATAN (now BRIN): Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), which absorbed the former BATAN. Operates multiple research reactors, irradiation facilities, and radioisotope production with a mandate comparable to Malaysian Nuclear Agency across medical, industrial, and agricultural nuclear applications in Southeast Asia.
• Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM): Vietnam's national nuclear R&D agency operating the Dalat research reactor. Comparable as a Southeast Asian government nuclear organization with irradiation services, radioisotope production, and IAEA collaboration programs.
• Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI): The Philippines' national nuclear R&D agency operating the PRR-1 research reactor and irradiation facilities. Comparable peer for ASEAN nuclear science services, training, and radioisotope production under a government R&D mandate.

Others

• STERIS AST (formerly STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies): A major global commercial gamma and electron beam sterilization service provider that competes with SINAGAMA for medical device and pharmaceutical sterilization contracts in ASEAN and globally, representing the private-sector benchmark for the agency's commercial irradiation business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel
• Facebookfacebook.com/PUSPANITA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agensi-nuklear-malaysia

Compliance13 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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