National Biodiesel Programme Gradually Expanding To B20 -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is progressively expanding its National Biodiesel Programme from B10 to B20 for the land transport sector, increasing the biodiesel blend, supported by strong industry readiness, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said.

Malaysia's Plastics Manufacturing Industry To Experience Continuous Volatiltiy -- MPMA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) expects the country’s plastics manufacturing industry to experience continued volatility in the near to medium term amid the West Asia crisis. 

LyondellBasell Reports 2025 Emissions Cuts, Safety Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, Vision to Value: Maintaining Our Focus, detailing progress in safety, emissions reduction, and circular solutions despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

FMM Seeks Govt Support Amidst West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama)-- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) is seeking the government's intervention to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on Malaysia's manufacturing sector.

Institutions Over Barrels: Why Petronas Matters to Malaysia’s Energy Security

By Samirul Ariff

Public discussion about energy often begins with a simple question: how much oil does a country possess? Yet this question, while intuitive, can be misleading. The real determinant of energy security is not merely the quantity of hydrocarbons beneath the ground, but the institutions and systems that govern their extraction, transport and distribution. Malaysia’s experience illustrates this principle clearly.

RM2.3 Bln SAF Facility In Johor Boosts Malaysia’s Role In Low-carbon Aviation Supply Chain

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has strengthened its position in the global low-carbon aviation fuel supply chain with the commissioning of a US$500 million (US$1=RM3.89) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Tanjung Langsat, Johor.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Strong Soybean Oil Gains On CBOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by strong soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Asia-Pacific Must Treat Energy Transition As Economic Growth Strategy – IATA Economist

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The energy transition, including the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), should be treated as an economic growth strategy by Asia-Pacific governments rather than an aviation-specific issue, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Malaysia, ASEAN To Supply 15 Pct Of Global SAF Feedstock -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been identified as one of the world’s critical hotspots for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Pengerang Terminals To Invest RM1.4 Bln In Expanding Storage Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Pengerang Terminals (Two) Sdn Bhd (PT2SB) will expand and develop a storage capacity of about 272,000 cubic metres, involving a total investment of about US$330 million (RM1.4 billion), including costs associated with shared facilities at the terminal.

Palm Oil Exports Remain Elevated At 1.26 Million Tonnes In June

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports in June 2025 remained higher year-on-year at 1.26 million tonnes, exceeding the 1.21 million tonnes in June 2024, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Palm Oil Exports Remain Elevated At 1.26 Mln Tonne In June

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports in June 2025 remained higher year-on-year at 1.26 million tonnes, exceeding 1.19 million tonnes in June 2022, 1.17 million tonnes in June 2023, and 1.21 million tonnes in June 2024.