BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional coordination and craft a cohesive strategy on energy security and economic resilience in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, amid escalating tensions in West Asia, said a trader.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government’s plan to raise the biodiesel mandate to B15 is expected to provide a more stable domestic palm oil demand, particularly during periods of weak global demand or heightened price volatility.
PORT KLANG, April 18 (Bernama) -- The government has given assurances that there are no suitability issues arising from the use of biodiesel, particularly at the B20 level, following the implementation of vehicle engine specifications supporting the fuel since 2020.
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend rate will be carried out in stages to avoid disruption to the existing operations of the industry, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher amid the rise in crude oil prices that continued to lend support to market sentiment, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The proposed increase in the country’s biodiesel blend from B10 to B15, starting with B12, can reduce dependence on diesel and extend the lifespan of the nation’s fuel supply following the crisis in West Asia, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir will do a working site visit in Selangor this Saturday to assess the raw inputs used in the biodiesel blending process.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to be supported by demand tailwinds such as higher blending mandates announced by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said CGS International Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Waste management services provider 5E Resources Holdings Bhd is poised to leverage the government’s move to raise the biodiesel blend rate to B15, expecting increased waste generation from the biodiesel industry to support its growth.
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Palm-based B100 biodiesel has the potential to be a strategic alternative in strengthening the country's energy security, especially in the face of global fuel supply uncertainties.
