[COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap
Strengthening biodiesel mandate and introducing a bioethanol program can help Malaysia achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Malaysia's palm oil stocks fall 4.64 pct to 2.29 mln tonnes in December
MPOB said crude palm oil (CPO) inventory decreased by 9.43 per cent to 1.20 million tonnes last month from 1.32 million tonnes in November.
Wed Jan 10 2024
EU palm oil use and imports seen plummeting by 2032
The share of palm oil in biodiesel and in food in the European Union is expected to fall significantly within the next 10 years.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Malaysia to maintain status quo on biodiesel mandate
Zuraida said that the ministry would also remain committed to implementing Malaysia's National Biofuels Policy rolled out in March 2006.
Thu Jun 02 2022
MPIC in the midst of discussions with MOF to slash palm oil export tax - Zuraida
Zuraida said Malaysia should slow down the implementation of its biodiesel mandate to help meet global demand amid an edible oil shortage.
Fri May 20 2022
Making money out of used cooking oil
Used cooking oil can be recycled to make soap, lubricants, candles, animal and pet feeds as well as renewable energy.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Biodiesel fuel: Out of the frying pan into a vehicle
Gecco recovers used edible oil from professionals, but also from individuals, to recycle it into biodiesel.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Exclusive: Indonesia, Malaysia eye joint campaign in Europe to counter palm oil critics
The two countries together account for about 85 pct of global palm oil output, and compete for the same export markets.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Malaysia postpones biodiesel mandate rollout to 2022 - State media
The mandate is to manufacture biofuel with a 20 pct palm oil component, known as B20.
Fri Jan 08 2021
Malaysia expected to produce 800,000 to 900,000 tonnes of biodiesel in 2017
Malaysia is expected to produce between 800,000 and 900,000 tonnes of biodiesel in 2017 from 500,000 tonnes last year when the government implements the biodiesel mandate, said the Malaysian Biodiesel
Tue Mar 07 2017
Malaysia, Indonesia biodiesel production forecast to rise in 2017
Biodiesel production in Malaysia and Indonesia forecast to rise in 2017
Tue Mar 07 2017
Palm oil prices may rise to RM3,000 per tonne next year
The increase in demand has been coming from India, which needs palm oil from Malaysia to support its biodiesel industry.
Mon Aug 22 2016
B10 biodiesel implementation postponed
Carmakers cite insufficient research of increased palm oil mix with engine compliance
Tue Jun 21 2016
Biodiesel enhancement programme helps stabilise CPO prices
The move to increase the blend for the transport sector from B7 to B10 and introducing B7 for the industrial sector is timely.
Sun Jun 05 2016
B10 Biodiesel blend suitable for all Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles in Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announces that customers can use B10 Biodiesel blends in its diesel-powered vehicles officially distributed by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.
Wed Jul 01 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024