The Persatuan Biodiesel Malaysia or the Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) was established on September 2, 2008 and consist of members, located in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. The Association was primarily established to represent the interest of the biodiesel industry in Malaysia. It works closely and represents the industry in government dialogues, forums and committees.
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MBA Press Statement: MBA Calls for Government to Expedite Higher Blends for National Biodiesel Programme
2026-04-17 06:29:16
Kuala Lumpur, April 7, 2026 – The ongoing West Asia conflict which has disrupted key shipping routes and oil production - had caused global fuel supply chains to come under severe pressure, once again highlighting the vulnerability of energy security for importing nations, including Malaysia. It has led to higher fuel prices globally, with direct implications for domestic fuel costs, inflation...
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MBA Awareness Session on MSPO 2.0 : December 4, 2025
2025-12-08 10:07:43
MBA, in collaboration with the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) organised an awareness session for its members, with the aim to create better understanding on the new requirements under the revised MS 2530: 2022 for palm oil processing facilities. The awareness session was conducted by Wild Asia and held at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya.
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5th Palm Biodiesel Conference: June 23-24, 2025
2025-07-01 11:12:09
The MBA, led by its President, Mr Tee Lip Teng, brought together a delegation of 18 participants from Malaysia to attend the conference hosted by the Thai Biodiesel Producers' Association (TBPA) in Bangkok, Thailand. The delegation comprised MBA members alongside representatives from the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK), the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and PETRONAS Dagangan...
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MBA Buka Puasa Dinner 2025: March 21, 2025
2025-03-25 18:45:54
In conjunction with MBA 17th Annual General Meeting on March 21, 2025, the MBA also hosted a buka puasa dinner at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya for its members and invited guests from the various Government Ministries and its agencies. This event provided a great opportunity for members and invited guests to interact and foster good relationship among one another.
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MBA Executive Committee Line-Up for 2025 Term
2025-03-24 18:30:25
The MBA convened its 17th Annual General Meeting on March 21, 2025 at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel to review and adopt the Executive Committee Report and Financial Statement for FY 2024 and appointment of auditor for FY 2025. Mr Tee Lip Teng of Future Prelude Sdn Bhd and Ms Chew Beng Suan of KLK Bioenergy Sdn Bhd were elected as the President and Deputy President for the 2025 term. Mr UR...
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MBA Buka Puasa Dinner 2024: March 21, 2024
2024-03-26 10:57:42
In conjunction with MBA 16th Annual General Meeting on March 21, 2024, the MBA also hosted a buka puasa dinner at the Hilton Petaling Jaya for its members and invited guests from the various Government Ministries and its agencies. This event provided a great opportunity for members and invited guests to interact and foster good relationship among one another.
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MBA Executive Committee Line-up for 2024 Term
2024-03-25 10:48:21
The MBA convened its 16th Annual General Meeting on March 21, 2024 at the Hilton Petaling Jaya; to review and adopt the Executive Committee Report and Financial Statement for FY 2023 and appointment of auditor for FY 2024.Mr UR Unnithan of Carotino Sdn Bhd and Mr Tee Lip Teng of Future Prelude Sdn Bhd were re-elected as the President and Deputy President for the 2024 term. For the full line-up...
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Courtesy Meeting with YB Minister of Plantation and Commodities: January 29, 2024
2024-01-29 12:18:43
The MBA Executive Committee, led by Mr UR Unnithan, President had a courtesy meeting on January 29, 2024 in Putrajaya with YB Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities. It provided the opportunity for MBA to introduce the Association, as well as to discuss the future direction of the national biodiesel programme and issues / challenges faced by the biodiesel...
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Development of palm biodiesel industry can spur demand for CPO
2023-10-05 12:46:32
“Our current B10 implementation in the transport sector is just the beginning, as we envision moving towards nationwide B20 implementation," said Fadillah. — Bernama PUTRAJAYA: The growth of the palm biodiesel industry will stimulate local demand for crude palm oil (CPO) and empower it to set prices rather than follow market trends, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and...
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4th Palm Biodiesel Conference: October 2-4, 2023
2023-10-05 12:35:00
The MBA previously hosted the inaugural Palm Biodiesel Conference in August 2017 in Kuala Lumpur. This year, the Association played host once again to this important event, which provided valuable opportunity for the palm biodiesel industry, its valued partners, stakeholders and the Government from both local and abroad, to meet again in person, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic; to share...
MBA Press Statement: MBA Calls for Government to Expedite Higher Blends for National Biodiesel Programme
Over the past week; Indonesia and Thailand have announced measures to further advance their national biodiesel programmes by increasing biodiesel blending levels. Indonesia has moved from B40 to B50, while Thailand from B5 to B7 and expand the availability of B20 as an alternative option. These actions are aimed at lowering consumer fuel costs, supporting farmers and strengthening national energy security during periods of global supply disruptions.
In Malaysia, the B20 biodiesel programme for the transport sector was launched in February 2020. However, its implementation to date has been limited to Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Labuan, and Sarawak, while B7 remains the applicable blend in the industrial sector. Nearly six years on, nationwide rollout has yet to be realised.
The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) urges the Government to follow the proactive measures as announced by other ASEAN counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both the transport and industrial sectors. For locations where blending infrastructure that is already technically capable, higher biodiesel blending levels between B10 to B20 should be implemented immediately. While MBA acknowledges that progress towards higher blends has been constrained by the readiness of blending infrastructure, the Government should accelerate its upgrading to enable blending level of up to B30 nationwide. The current global situation underscores that this is no longer a matter of policy preference, but one of national strategic importance.
Leveraging Malaysia’s strength as a leading palm oil producer, biodiesel use outside the national biodiesel blending programme should be further encouraged with the exemption of the 10% sales tax on biodiesel by the Government. The combined impact of the national biodiesel programme and voluntary biodiesel use would enhance energy security, lower greenhouse gas emissions, savings in foreign exchange, reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and improved fiscal resilience, while continuing to support the domestic palm oil sector and rural livelihoods.
MBA reiterates its strong support for higher biodiesel blending mandates as part of Malaysia’s immediate and long-term national objectives. This position should be firmly reinforced in the upcoming review of the National Biofuel Policy, supported by a coherent and well-articulated long-term biodiesel strategy. The impending implementation of the carbon tax mechanism in Malaysia should further encourage and justify the adoption of higher biodiesel blends in both the transport and industrial sectors in Malaysia. A clearer policy direction will provide much-needed certainty to industry stakeholders, investors, and consumers alike.
The current crisis presents not just risks, but an opportunity for Malaysia to reinforce its commitment to sustainable, domestically anchored energy solutions. MBA stands ready to work closely with the Government and all stakeholders in advancing this critical national agenda.
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