Malaysia to Mandate 1% SAF Blending for International Flights from 2027

Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, announced that the government plans to mandate a 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending requirement for all international flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) starting January 2027. The detailed implementation framework is currently being discussed with industry players and stakeholders. With Ecoceres Renewable Fuels’ new facility in Tanjung Langsat, Johor, commencing commercial operations, Malaysia is expected to begin domestic SAF production by the end of this year.

The ministry is actively working to build a local SAF ecosystem by issuing licenses under the Malaysian Biofuel Industry Act 2007, while also supporting infrastructure for storage, blending, transportation, and distribution. In addition, the National Biofuel Policy is under review to position SAF and other second-generation biofuels as strategic components, aligned with technological progress and global market demand.

A national SAF strategy document is also being prepared, covering feedstock supply assessments and initiatives such as public awareness campaigns on used cooking oil collection in collaboration with industry and communities. These measures aim to establish a solid foundation for Malaysia’s sustainable aviation fuel development.