Senarai Teknologi 2026 – Pemindahan Teknologi MPOB

TS196: Accelerating Resistance Breeding: Validated Ganoderma Screening Controls for the Oil Palm Industry

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:17:00 +0000

Validated Ganoderma Screening
Basal stem rot (BSR), caused primarily by Ganoderma boninense, remains the most devastating disease affecting the oil palm industry (Figure 1). The disease causes severe yield losses, compromises plantation longevity, and increases replanting costs, ultimately threatening long-term productivity and sustainability (Idris, 2011). The development of Elaeis guineensis progenies resistant to Ganoderma may provide the ideal long-term solution for BSR, a major disease of oil palm in Malaysia (Idris et al., 2004). Despite extensive efforts to develop resistant planting materials, one of the major limitations in resistance breeding has been the absence of reliable and standardised reference materials to benchmark screening outcomes.

Main researcher: Dr. Shamala Sundram
E-mail: shamala@mpob.gov.my

TT705: Palm-based Meat Analogues

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:14:27 +0000

Palm Based Meat
Plant-based meat analogues (PBMA) have experienced rapid global growth in recent years, driven by increasing consumer demand for food that is healthier, more affordable and environmentally sustainable (Singh et al., 2021; United Nations, 2019). Despite this growing popularity, many PBMA products currently available in the market remain relatively expensive and less accessible to the wider population. One of the key contributing factors is the reliance on imported liquid vegetable oils such as soybean, sunflower and canola oils, which are subject to price volatility and regional supply limitations (Yu et al., 2023).

Main researcher: Dr. Hazrati Wazir
E-mail: hazrati@mpob.gov.my

TT704: A Biocompatible Lipid-Based System for The Enhanced Oral Delivery of Palm-Tocotrienols

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:12:08 +0000

Biocompatible Lipid-Based
Tocotrienols exhibited multifaceted health benefits, catering to the needs of specific populations (Meganathan & Fu, 2016). However, being a small molecule lipophilic compound, tocotrienols require innovative delivery systems to develop products with targeted nutritional benefits. Lipid-based drug delivery system (LBDDS) provides the solution allowing end application in soft gel encapsulation. Previous studies with selfemulsifying delivery system (SEDDS) were reported to be effective in improving the oral bioavailability and biodistribution of tocotrienols by up to 2-fold enhancement (Mohamad, 2023). Nevertheless, to ensure efficient emulsification properties, water-soluble surfactants with high hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) were needed. Most of these surfactants are chemically modified by polyglycolysis of vegetable oils with polyoxyethyleneglycols (PEG) of certain molecular weight (varying from 200 to 2,000 g/ mol) under heating and in the presence of an alkaline catalyst. These PEGylated compounds could cause side effects upon long-term use, including the production of anti-PEG antibodies, hypersensitivity reactions, and the accelerated blood clearance (ABC) phenomenon.

Main researcher: Dr. Fu Ju Yen
E-mail: fujuyen@mpob.gov.my

TT703: Palm-based Dietary Fibre for Food Industry

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:09:32 +0000

Dietray Fibre
Palm-based dietary fibre is an innovative functional food ingredient derived from palm fruit fibre through mechanical processing. The technology converts palm fruit fibre into highvalue dietary fibre suitable for food applications, particularly as a fibre enrichment ingredient in bakery and functional food products.

Main researcher: Dr. Teh Soek Sin
E-mail: ssteh@mpob.gov.my

TT702: Sawit EcoTherm: Non-conductive Coolants for Data Centre

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:07:08 +0000

Sawit EcoTherm
The rapid increase in heat flux within modern data centres, driven by highperformance computing, artificial intelligence, and hyperscale cloud infrastructure, has exposed the limitations of conventional air- and water-cooling systems (Al Kez et al., 2025; Li et al., 2025; Veigas et al., 2025). These traditional cooling approaches are associated with high energy consumption and, in the case of water cooling, significant water usage, leading to increased operational costs and an environmental burden (Almheiri et al., 2026; Alsmady et al., 2025; Davies et al., 2025). As global data centre energy demand continues to rise, estimated to account for a substantial fraction of total electricity consumption, the development of more efficient and sustainable cooling technologies has become a critical research focus (Figure 1).

Main researcher: Dr. Noor Khairin Mohd
E-mail: noorkhairin@mpob.gov.my

TT701: GAIN #1: Scalable Production Technology for Bio-Based Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG)

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:03:53 +0000

GAIN#1
Malaysia was a dominant force in oleochemical processing throughout the 1980s. Since then, Indonesia has steadily eroded that lead, recording a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.5% between 2015 and 2022, compared to Malaysia’s modest 2.3% (Figure 1). While Indonesia has aggressively expanded into downstream oleochemical activities, Malaysia remains confined to basic oleochemical production, ceding both market share and technological ground.

Main researcher: En. Ahmad Syafiq Ahmad Hazmi
E-mail: ahmadsyafiq@mpob.gov.my

TT700: High Viscosity Lubricant Base Oil

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:58:13 +0000

HVL Base Oil
In the world of manufacturing and heavy industry, power is nothing without protection. Industrial gear oil is the specialised lubricant designed to protect enclosed gear sets operating under high loads, extreme temperatures, and intense pressure. Unlike standard automotive lubricants, these oils are specifically formulated to maintain a durable film between metal surfaces, thereby preventing catastrophic wear and ensuring the smooth transmission of torque. Whether it is a massive cooling tower fan, a conveyor system in a mining facility, or a high-precision gearbox in a food processing plant, industrial gear oils are the frontline defence against friction.

Main researcher: Dr. Hoong Seng Soi
E-mail: sengsoi@mpob.gov.my

TT699: SawitEcoFlex Rubber Processing Oil

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:49:16 +0000

SawitEcoFlex
Currently, the global rubber industry is heavily dependent on petroleum-based rubber processing oils, particularly aromatic oils [e.g., distillate aromatic extract (DAE) and treated distillate aromatic extract (TDAE)], which are associated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), compounds linked to carcinogenic risks have raised increasing regulatory and environmental concerns (Zhang et al., 2025). Concurrently, the growing availability of palm-based resources and the rising demand for sustainable rubber solutions highlight the need for innovative, highperformance alternatives (Sovtić et al., 2020). Accordingly, there is a clear need for safe and more sustainable rubber processing oils (RPOs) that can replace conventional petroleum-based RPOs without compromising performance. Such alternatives must not only meet stringent processing and mechanical requirements but align with environmental regulations while advancing the value proposition of palm-based materials (Hayichelaeh & Boonkerd, 2023).

Main researcher: Ts. Dr. Kosheela Devi Poo Palam
E-mail: kosheela@mpob.gov.my

TT698: SawitSCAN – Sawit (FFB) Spectral Capture and Automatic Scanning

Afdzan Rizal — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:32:36 +0000

SawitSCAN
Oil palm fresh fruit bunch (FFB) grading at palm oil mills is still largely performed manually by human workers, making the process highly dependent on labour and often subject to disputes over grading results. Typically, only 50 to 100 samples are assessed, which are assumed to represent the entire consignment of 5 to 20 t of FFB; amounting to just 0.1% to 0.4% of the total load. The current grading process also involves double handling of the FFB consignment, which not only increases inefficiency but also contributes to uncounted losses of palm oil on the ramp floor. Additionally, the repeated handling increases bruising of the FFB, which in turn deteriorates the quality of oil produced.

Main researcher: Ts. Nu’man Abdul Hadi
E-mail: numan@mpob.gov.my