Malaysia: Memorandum of understanding on new biomass technologies (China, Malaysia)

Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Peter Chin said a study would be conducted to set out the scope of cooperation and the possible joint R&D projects relevant to biofuel and biomass technologies. The cooperation is prompted by China’s growing interest in securing supply of feedstock for its biofuel industry and Malaysia’s interest in the development of biofuel using oil seeds such as rapeseed as an alternative to palm oil. 

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

References: http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/8/31/business/152892...