Sarawak Eyes Biofuel Revenue from Palm Oil Waste

The Sarawak government is currently reviewing also existing legal provisions in a bid to put palm oil waste to better use, with the aim of promoting downstream activities and increasing revenue for the state, the Borneo Post online reported on May 24.

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had directed Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom to discuss the matter with state Attorney-General Dato Sri Saferi Ali.

At present, Sarawak has 85 palm oil processing mills, from which palm oil waste can be collected and sent to a central processing facility for biofuel production. According to Johari, these 85 mills can work together to ensure proper disposal and management of palm oil waste, facilitating the production of biofuel.