Ecoscience International Bhd has secured a RM40 million contract to build and install a new palm oils and fats refinery plant in Johor, marking another milestone in its engineering and construction portfolio. The contract, awarded to its wholly owned unit Ecoscience Manufacturing & Engineering Sdn Bhd, covers building and infrastructure works as well as installation for the proposed refinery. The project is scheduled for completion by July 1, 2026. Ecoscience said the award i

Willie Walsh (left) and Marie Owens Thomson (right). Pix by Bilqis Bahari Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, has the opportunity to become a key player in the global shift towards sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. This is by leveraging the region's vast feedstock potential, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh. Walsh said countries in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are well-positioned to develop fe