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Waste Bank programme targets used cooking oil

KUCHING: The Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called on the public to recycle their used cooking oil by selling it rather than disposing of it. This call to action comes in conjunction with the MBKS Waste Bank Programme, an initiative that not only collects general waste but also […]

Kuching MNS holds dishwashing soap making workshop on Dec 17

KUCHING: The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) is actively promoting awareness of sustainable used cooking oil usage within communities. In line with this, the Kuching branch of MNS will organise a Dishwashing Soap Making Workshop from Used Cooking Oil on Dec 17, from 1 to 5pm at Hotel Telang Usan, Jalan Ban Hock here. This initiative […]

JKKKs can be collection centres for used cooking oil

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) to serve as collection centres for Petronas Dagangan Berhad’s (PDB) Used Cooking Oil Collection Programme. This programme, a collaboration between the Ministry of Plantation and Commodity and PDB, aims to raise community awareness about the importance of recycling used […]

Making money out of used cooking oil

By Balkish Awang KUALA LUMPUR: When you are done with deep-frying meat, chicken or fish at home, hold on before pouring the used cooking oil down the sink. Used cooking oil can be recycled to make soap, lubricants, candles, animal and pet feeds as well as renewable energy. Mohd Rosdi Abu Bakar, 48, an electronic […]

Palm oil-based used cooking oil collection activities need MPOB licence

KUALA LUMPUR: The collection of used cooking oil in the market requires a licence from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) if it is palm oil-based, said director-general Dr Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir. He said used palm cooking oil can be recycled into other products specifically for the production of non-food products such as biodiesel, […]

Reduce environmental impact through proper disposal of used cooking oil

Over the years, improper oil disposal, especially cooking oil, has been a major contributor to water pollution. However, recent researches have found that used cooking oil can be used to produce biodiesel, a more eco-friendly source of energy compared to other fuels. Recycling oil and grease properly also ensures these wastes are staying out of […]

Miri requires used cooking oil collectors to be registered

MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has a new policy that requires collectors of used cooking oil to be registered. “They will be authorised to collect used cooking oil from all the eateries under MCC’s jurisdiction,” said Mayor Adam Yii. “This is now part of the eateries licensing conditions effective from Jan 1 next year.” This […]