{
  "id": 10613126,
  "title": "One-stop bunkering approvals from Feb 2027, says Loke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/one-stop-bunkering-approvals-from-feb-2027-says-loke",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T04:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1543675/one-stop-bunkering-approvals-feb-2027-says-loke"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On February 1, 2027, the Transport Ministry in Malaysia will assume sole responsibility for granting approvals for bunkering licences and related permits, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced. Currently, companies seeking permits have to navigate multiple agencies and departments. Loke stated that the government's decision to designate the ministry as the single lead agency aims to streamline the sector and establish a clear regulatory framework, which he believes will foster economic growth and make Malaysia an Asia-Pacific bunkering hub by 2030. The move seeks to provide operators with a single point of accountability for safety, fuel quality, and environmental protection, ensuring more consistent decisions in line with the International Maritime Organisation's 2023 greenhouse gas strategy. Malaysia aims to support cleaner marine fuels, working with Australia on a policy and legal framework for green bunkering, including the use of LNG, biofuels, and methanol.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will take over all approvals for bunkering licences and related permits from Feb 1, 2027, as the government moves to streamline the sector.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Loke: Transport Ministry to centralise bunkering licences from February 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/loke-transport-ministry-to-centralise-bunkering-licences-from",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:56:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Transport ministry to take over bunkering licence, permit approvals from Feb 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/transport-ministry-to-take-over-bunkering-licence-permit-approvals",
        "published": "2026-09-29T05:14:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}