The palm biodiesel technology has been develop in MPOB since 1980s. In recent years, biodiesel has gained a significant role as a blending component for diesel fuel. Various countries including Malaysia have implemented the blending of biodiesel into diesel fuel in various ratios. Malaysia has implemented the B5 (blend of 5% biodiesel with 95% diesel fuel) programme since June 2011 to the subsidised sector in the Central Region of Peninsular Malaysia. The quality of biodiesel, diesel fuel and its blends must comply with certain parameters as stipulated in the standard specifications before and after blending for quality assurance.

Main Research: Yung Chee Liang