Loke: Transport Ministry to centralise bunkering licences from February 2027
Malaysia's Transport Ministry will centralize the approval process for bunkering licences starting February 2027 to streamline operations and improve safety. The initiative also aims to prepare the nation for the transition to cleaner marine fuels like LNG and methanol.
Why it matters
Centralizing maritime regulations is a strategic move to improve efficiency and align with international greenhouse gas reduction targets for the shipping industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — The Transport Ministry will assume sole authority for approving bunkering licences and related permits starting February 1, 2027.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said that centralising these approvals will provide operators with a single point of accountability and ensure more consistent decisions regarding safety, fuel quality, and environmental protection.
“I consider this as one of the major achievements by MOT because I have been minister of transport for a number of years.
“When we always talk about bunkering, we know that one of the key challenges and problems are the red tapes where a simple permit needs approval from multiple agencies and ministries.
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