Indonesian pro-nuclear organization meets Indonesia’s vice president Ma’aruf Amin on Jan. 11. (Photo: Indonesian Vice President Secretariat)
Indonesian pro-nuclear organization, the Nuclear New Energy Association (MEBNI), meets Indonesia’s vice president Ma’aruf Amin to seek for government support for the first nuclear power plant in the country. The Vice President's office has stated that they will present the opinions to President Joko Widodo for consideration.
Established in March 2023, the Nuclear New Energy Association’s primary objective is to urge the Indonesian government to construct a nuclear power plant. Arnold Soetrisnanto, the chairman of the association, highlighted that Indonesia has had similar plans since the era of founding President Ir. Soekarno, with the establishment of National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN) in the 1960s. However, despite passing through seven different presidencies, Indonesia has yet to see tangible results in this regard.
