A wide range of petrochemicals are produced in Malaysia, such as olefins, polyolefins, aromatics, ethylene oxides, glycols, oxo-alcohols, exthoxylates, acrylic acids, phthalic anhydride, acetic acid, styrene monomer, polystyrene, ethylbenzene, vinyl chloride monomer and polyvinyl chloride. Malaysia holds the world’s 24th largest crude oil reserves.
Why should palm oil refiners in Malaysia act collectively & in unison?
PORAM and the Government Through PORAM, palm oil refiners in Malaysia can act collectively and in unison to ensure that the Government understands and recognizes the needs and problems of the industry at all times. PORAM is represented in the relevant Government bodies, among which are:
Is the Malaysian petrochemical industry ready for a recovery?
In 2010, the Malaysian petrochemicals industry began its recovery, with production surging due to export demand. According to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, the chemical and petrochemical industry is poised for recovery this year based on better overall performance of the economy.