JOHOR, Bahru: Malaysia will extend its palm biodiesel programme in the country's northern region this October and to Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu states next January.
Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Douglas Uggah Embas said as for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, it would be implemented in July 2014.
He said that by then, the northern region, the east coast states, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan would be joining the central and southern regions in the mandatory use of palm biodiesel for the subsidised sector.
"This move reflects the commitment by the government to continue the biodiesel programme in the country," Embas to a media conference here today.
He also said it was in tandem with the government’s policy to reduce dependency on fossil fuel and energy security.
"This is also to promote Malaysia's image as one of the leading countries in utilising renewable fuels," he added. (QNA)
