Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap Launched at Malaysia Maritime Week 2026
8 October 2026Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap Launched at Malaysia Maritime Week 2026
8 October 2026Ministry of Transport to Lead Bunkering Licence Approvals from 1 February 2027
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the opening of Malaysia Maritime Week 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, that from 1 February 2027 the Ministry of Transport will be the lead agency for approving bunkering licences and related permits.
The Minister said the change gives operators a single point of accountability and aims for more consistent decisions on safety, fuel quality and environmental protection. According to The Star, the new single window process will combine applications now handled by several agencies, and he said other agencies' jurisdiction is not removed.
Key points
- Effective date: 1 February 2027
- Lead agency for bunkering licences and related permits: Ministry of Transport
- Applications to move to a single window process, with processing expected to fall from about six months to several weeks (The Star)
- Stated aim: Malaysia as an Asia-Pacific bunkering hub by 2030
Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Type: Government announcement (not a circular)
Source: Bernama, The Star, Malay Mail
Type: Government announcement (not a circular)
Source: Bernama, The Star, Malay Mail
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