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...

“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...

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...

In conjunction with the 4th Palm Biodiesel Conference, the MBA also organized its golf tournament which was held on October 2, 2023 at the Palm Garden Golf Club, Putrajaya. A total of 34 golfers from the palm biodiesel industry and its associates, as well as invited guests from the Government participated in the golf tournament.

The MBA has issued a press release in conjunction with 4th Palm Biodiesel Conference organized by the Association and also the flag-off of PETRONAS' first palm biodiesel B100-fuelled road tanker on October 2-4, 2023 in Putrajaya: Putrajaya, October 3, 2023 – YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Plantation and Commodities delivered the keynote address and...

The MBA EXCO, led by Mr UR Unnithan, President met with Mr Virne Cirne, Second Secretary of the Brazillian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on May 12, 2023 at Wisma FMM, Kuala Lumpur. The meeting was held mainly to exchange information and experiences on the implementation of national biofuel / biodiesel programme in Malaysia and Brazil, as well as its policies and how each countries are complying and...

The MBA convened its 15th Annual General Meeting on March 29, 2023 at Wisma FMM, Kuala Lumpur; to review and adopt the Executive Committee Report and Financial Statement for FY 2022 and appointment of auditor for FY 2023. 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 2023 term. For the full line-up...

The MBA has issued a press release pertaining to the implementation of the B20 programme in the transport sector following the statement by YAB Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah b Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Plantation and Commodities on the same subject matter: Kuala Lumpur, March 22, 2023 – The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) is pleased to note the statement by YAB Dato’ Sri...

The MBA has issued a press release congratulating YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim on the appointment as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, November 27, 2022 - The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) congratulates YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim on his appointment as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia. The MBA looks forward to YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar’s leadership in steering the...

Mr Tee Lip Teng, Deputy President participated as a panelist and shared on “Biodiesel: Fueling the Future towards Green Energy Security” in the Breakout Session 6: Biofuel of the MIACES 2022 on July 27, 2022. The MBA also supported the expo & summit as a strategic sponsor and participated as an exhibitor during the 3-day event held on July 26-28, 2022 at MITEC Kuala Lumpur. The MIACES 2022 was...