Illustrative image (Source: srp-uk.org)Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysiansecurity expert Andrin Raj on February 14 warned of risks following theft oftwo projectors containing radioactive substance Iridium-92.
Iridium-92 has been sought by terroristgroups, including the self-claimed Islamic State (IS), to create bombs, Rajsaid, adding that the discovery of Iridium-92 in Klang, Selagor state, showedthat Malaysia is becoming a main entrepot and a base for extremists.
He stressed that the incident posed a warningto Malaysia as the radioactive substance can be found easily in this country,while it is impossible in other ASEAN nations.
The expert added that the danger of chemical,biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNe) has become new threatsin the Southeast Asia.
On February 11, Malaysian police and nuclearexperts found two projectors with Iridium-92 inside in Klang city. Theprojectors had been stolen from a local company and they were disassembled whendiscovered. Eight people involved in the case were captured.
Alzafny Ahmad, police chief of Klang Selatandistrict, Klang city, said that people living near the place where the deviceswere found were advised to go for health checks.
The Government of Malaysia plans to amend itsnuclear energy management law to enhance safety and security in usingradioactive materials. The current law has existed for 30 years.-VNA
