In Malaysia, Sarawak Tribune reported that the Sarawak Government, through SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd, is currently studying and exploring other suitable sources for the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, said among the alternative raw materials under consideration are used cooking oil, seaweed, agricultural waste, and biomass, according to the report. Earlier, Friday Belik (GPS-Krian) raised concerns about the challenges faced by the state’s microalgae project. He noted that the growing microalgae industry in Sarawak offers significant opportunities for local businesses. “In addition, companies and individuals can venture into the extraction of raw algal oil and also developing algal biomass for various products such as animal feed, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products,” he said.
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