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[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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024