Biodiesel: Next big thing in Malaysia

“Malaysia Truly Asia” is probably the most recognized national slogan in the marketing world of tourism. But Malaysia is also known for something else that not only benefits their national agenda but can also help with the environment.

“Biodiesel has a very promising prospect for the future as an alternative energy source and it’s renewable,” Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Ramlan Bin Ibrahim told The Korea Herald.

Malaysia currently accounts for 41 percent of world palm oil production and 47 percent of world exports.
As one of the biggest producers and exporters of palm oil and palm oil products, Malaysia has an important role to play in fulfilling the growing global need for oils.

The majority of its crops go towards its traditional markets for personal hygiene and food and lately the Malaysian government has set its sights on promoting and producing palm oil for the purpose of making biodiesel.

There are new mills and refineries being built by major Malaysian and global companies.

“Now that the Korean government is promoting the green sector, we are ready and able to plug into that initiative by attracting Korean firms into exploring this biodiesel sector with us,” he said.

One strong advantage of palm oil production for biodiesel in Malaysia and one that has quieted the naysayers is that every part of the tree is used.

Korea Herald