Ministry to announce B10 biodiesel programme by year-end

Deputy Minister Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin said the ministry was in consultations with the relevant stakeholders, including the Malaysian Automotive Association, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association and Malaysian Automotive Institute, on issues of manufacturer

PUTRAJAYA: The Primary Industries Ministry will announce implementation of the B10 (10% palm methyl ester with 90% petroleum diesel) programme in the transport sector by year-end, subject to approval by the Cabinet.

Deputy Minister Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin said the ministry was in consultations with the relevant stakeholders, including the Malaysian Automotive Association, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association and Malaysian Automotive Institute, on issues of manufacturer’s warranty on vehicles.