You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence Asia/Pacific News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features Asia / Pacific Malaysia Launches Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap Malaysia Launches Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday October 7, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Malaysia will streamline bunkering licences from February 2027. File Image / Pixabay Malaysia has launched a regulatory roadmap aimed at developing a national framework for sustainable marine bunkering and alternative fuels. The roadmap, launched during Malaysia Maritime Week 2026 last week, according to a social media post from Ministry of Transport Malaysia last week. It sets out nine actions covering digital licensing, safety standards, fuel handling, green port investments and clean fuel regulations Developed with the Australian Government through Partnerships for Infrastructure, the roadmap is intended to translate Malaysia’s green maritime policies into practical regulations across its ports. The roadmap includes safety frameworks for methanol and ammonia bunkering, digital licensing and a proposed longer-term Clean Fuels Act. A key reform will take effect in February 2027 , when bunkering licences will be consolidated into a single-window process managed by the Ministry of Transport. The system will replace approvals previously required from about eight agencies. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Wagenborg Orders Four Fuel-Flexible Wartsila Engines The vessels will be suitable for conversion to LNG, methanol or ammonia propulsion in the future. Read in Full IBIA Calls for Greater Protection of Seafarers After Peninsula Tanker In