Its president Nazari Akhbar said: “We had a discussion with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board recently and expressed our grouses regarding the B10. We have requested that they do more research and development before implementing the fuel programme.
“However, they have not got back to us. It looks like they are avoiding us.”
He was speaking to reporters today at his office in Leisure Commerce Square in PJS8.
The B10 programme, which requires a minimum bio content of 10% in biodiesel for the transport sector, has been delayed twice this year. It was initially scheduled for implementation in June before being postponed to July.
A higher biodiesel mandate will increase demand for palm oil, which is used as a component of biodiesel.
The full implementation of the B10 programme will consume 750,000 tonnes of oil palm a year.
Pan-Malaysian Lorry Owners Association deputy president Anthony Tan said it was premature for the government to introduce the fuel without sufficient tests.
“We are concerned because there is no real research presented on the B10.
“If the government goes forward with the B10 it could cause problems for our industry and our engines,” he said.
Tan, who manages a fleet of trucks and lorries, said: “We don’t know the effects of the usage of the B10. Our lorries have six to 10 injectors and it will cost anything between RM3,000 to RM6,000 to change the parts because of possible corrosion from the B10.
“How do we know that the B10 won’t damage our engines?”
Tan added: “There are many lorries which are more than 10 to 15 years old. What will happen if the vehicles break down and cause traffic jams.
“Looking at all angles it is better to avoid implementing the B10 to avoid any unforeseen incidents.”