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MALAYSIAN 15H001R0

STANDARD
STAGE : PUBLIC COMMENT (40.20)
DATE : 01/03/2016 - 30/04/2016

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Motor vehicle gasoline - Specification -
Part 4: Unleaded Euro 5
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ICS: 75.160.01
Descriptors: gasoline, unleaded, Euro 5, specifications, test method

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Contents

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Committee representation ..................................................................................................... ii

Foreword .................................................................................................................................. iii

1 Scope............................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................... 1

3 Grade ............................................................................................................................. 1

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4 Composition and properties ............................................................................................ 1

5 Sampling ........................................................................................................................ 1

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Marking and labelling...................................................................................................... 4
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Annex A Normative references ............................................................................................. 5
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Annex B Alternative test methods ........................................................................................ 6

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Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 7
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Committee representation

The Industry Standards Committee on Petroleum and Gas (ISC H) under whose authority this Malaysian Standard
was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

Association of Malaysian Oil and Gas Engineering Consultants

Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia
Department of Standards Malaysia
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers - Malaysian Industrial Gases Manufacturers Group
Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia
Kastam Diraja Malaysia
Malaysian Gas Association
Malaysian Palm Oil Board
Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association
Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Petroliam Nasional Berhad
PETRON Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd

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PETRONAS Technical Services Sdn Bhd

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Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
Suruhanjaya Tenaga

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The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
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The Technical Committee on Petroleum Fuels which developed this Malaysian Standard consists of representatives
from the following organisations:
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Automobile Association of Malaysia

Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd
Caltex Oil (M) Limited
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Department of Environment
Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia
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Malaysian Automotive Association

Malaysian Palm Oil Board
Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
PETRON Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd
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PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad

PETRONAS Fuel Technology
PETRONAS Group Technical Solutions
Science and Technology Research Institute for Defence
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Shell Global Solutions Malaysia

Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd
Shell Refining Company (FOM) Berhad
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Co-opted members:

European Union Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Malaysian Biodiesel Association
PETRON Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd (Refinery)

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Foreword

This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Technical Committee on Petroleum Fuels
under the authority of the Industry Standards Committee on Petroleum and Gas.

MS 118 consists of the following parts, under the general title Motor vehicle gasoline -
Specification:

Part 2: Unleaded Euro 2M

Part 3: Unleaded Euro 4M

Part 4: Unleaded Euro 5

The above Parts 2, 3 and 4 of MS 118 are the current standards in the series. However, MS
118: Part 1:1996, Specification for motor vehicle gasoline: Part 1: Leaded gasoline (Third

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revision) had been withdrawn without replacement.

During the development of this standard, reference was made to the ASEAN Automotive

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Federation requirements. However some specifications had been excluded.
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Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
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Motor vehicle gasoline - Specification - Part 4: Unleaded Euro 5

1 Scope
This Malaysian Standard specifies the requirements for unleaded gasoline (Euro 5) suitable for
use in spark ignition engines for motor vehicles. The material is also known as petrol in the
automobile industry.

2 Normative references
Refer Annex A.

3 Grade

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The unleaded gasoline (Euro 5) shall be graded into two categories, which are Unleaded
Regular 95 (ULG 95) and Unleaded Premium 97 (ULG 97).

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4 Composition and properties
4.1 The motor gasoline (Euro 5) shall consist of volatile hydrocarbons free from visible
moisture, suspended matter and sediment. It may contain small amounts of additives intended
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to improve some aspects of performance and dye for identification purposes.

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4.2 The motor gasoline (Euro 5) shall be coloured red for ULG 97 and yellow for ULG 95 (as
regulated by the regulatory body). Colouring matter (dye) is added for safety reason, grade
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identification and quick visual check for possible contamination.

4.3 The motor gasoline (Euro 5) shall comply with the requirements set out in Table 1 when
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tested by the methods indicated therein.

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5 Sampling
5.1 Sampling from storage tanks

Sampling of the material shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure described in
ASTM D4057.

5.2 Sampling from petrol pumps

5.2.1 Sampling cans

Sampling cans (tin-plated) shall be of 5 L and 1 L capacity. Their construction shall comply with
the appropriate safety requirements for cans that are to hold highly flammable material.

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5.2.2 Preparation of cans

A stock of cans shall be kept solely for the purpose of taking unleaded gasoline samples. Such
cans shall be clearly identified and kept separately from cans not used for the purpose of taking
samples of unleaded gasoline.

New cans shall be rinsed with unleaded gasoline (Euro 5) before being used to remove any
residual traces of oil left during manufacturing operations and then allowed to dry. Before use,
all cans shall be checked to ensure they are sound and free from leaks. A petroleum-resistant
sealing washer in good condition shall be positioned in the cap.

5.2.3 Procedure

From the pump nozzle, 5 L of unleaded gasoline (Euro 5) shall be carefully drawn into the 5 L
can using a clean dry funnel. Immediately afterwards, this sample shall be carefully decanted
into the requisite number of 1 L cans using a funnel, filling the cans to approximately 95 % of
their capacity (for safety reason). If more than 5 L are needed the operation should be repeated

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immediately. The screw caps shall be fully tightened immediately and the cans shall be checked
to ensure that there are no leaks.

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The sampling procedure shall not be carried out in direct sunlight, if at all possible.
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5.2.4 Sampling for Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP)

In order to avoid escape of light components in the sample, the sampling container shall be
cooled and maintained at 0 °C during and after sampling.
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Gasoline copper corrositivity is sensitive to sunlight and the metal it comes in contact with. If
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testing of copper corrosion is required, it is recommended that the sample be collected in a dark
glass bottle.
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5.2.5 Sample labelling

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Full and legible information relating to the source of the sample shall be attached to the can in
such a manner that it will not easily become detached subsequently.
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 Table 1. General requirements for unleaded gasoline (Euro 5)
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Properties Minimum Maximum Referee test method

Research Octane Number ULG 97 (RON) 97.0 - ASTM D2699
Colour ULG 97 Red Visual
Research Octane Number ULG 95 (RON) 95.0 - ASTM D2699
Colour ULG 95 Yellow (inherent colour)a Visual
Aromatics, V % - 42.0 ASTM D6839

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Benzene, V % - 1.0 ASTM D6839

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Copper corrosion (3 h, at 50 C) - 1 ASTM D130
Density at 15 C, kg/L 0.725 0.780 ASTM D4052

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Distillation
Percentage evaporated at 100 C, % V/V 46.0 - ISO 3405

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Percentage evaporated at 150 C, % V/V 75.0 - ISO 3405
Existent gum, mg/100 ml - 4 ASTM D381
Lead, g/L - 0.005 ASTM D3237

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Olefins, V % - 21.0 ASTM D6839
Oxidation stability (minutes) 240 - ASTM D525

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Oxygenates
Ethers containing five or more carbon atoms - 22.0 ASTM D6839
per molecule, V %
Oxygen content, mass % ub - 3.7 ASTM D6839
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Reid vapour pressure, kPa - 60 ASTM D323
Total sulphur, mg/kg - 10.0 ASTM D5453
Intentional additions of metallic additives shall not be allowed.
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The use of dye is permitted when the natural colour of petrol is not yellow or other colouring is required.

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NOTE. Other test methods as specified in Annex B for determining the properties may be used, provided that they have been demonstrated to
give the same degree of accuracy as the test methods listed. In the event of a dispute, the test method listed in this table is to be the referee
method.
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6 Marking and labelling

6.1 Marking of pumps and containers

The following information shall be clearly marked on each dispensing pump or container used
for delivering the motor gasoline in sales transaction.

a) the name, brand, or trademark of the producer, supplier or marketer (if any);

b) the name of the motor gasoline; and

c) any other information as required by government regulations.

6.2 Certification mark

Each product, may by arrangement with a recognised certification body, be marked with the
certification mark of that body, provided the product conforms to the requirements of this

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Annex A
(normative)

Normative references

The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the normative reference (including any amendments) apply.

ISO 3405, Petroleum products - Determination of distillation characteristics at atmospheric

pressure

ASTM D130, Standard Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by
Copper Strip Test

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ASTM D2699, Standard Test Method for Research Octane Number of Spark-Ignition Engine
Fuel

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ASTM D323, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)
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ASTM D3237, Standard Test Method for Lead In Gasoline By Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

ASTM D381, Standard Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evaporation
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ASTM D4052, Standard test method for density, relative density, and API gravity of liquids by
digital density meter
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ASTM D4057, Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
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ASTM D525, Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period
Method)
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ASTM D5453, Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Sulfur in Light Hydrocarbons,
Motor Fuels and Oils by Ultraviolet Fluorescence
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ASTM D6839, Standard test method for hydrocarbon types, oxygenated compounds and
benzene in spark ignition engine fuels by gas chromatography

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Annex B
(informative)

Alternative test methods

Below is the list of alternative test methods for tests listed in Table 1.

Table B1. Alternative test methods

Property Alternative test method

Aromatics, V % ASTM D6293 / ASTM D5443

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Benzene, V % ASTM D3606 / ASTM D6293 / ASTM D4053 /
ASTM D5443

Copper corrosion (3 h @ 50 ºC) IP 154

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Density at 15 C, kg/L ASTM D1298 / IP 365
Distillation
Percentage evaporated at 100 ºC, ASTM D86 / IP 123
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Percentage evaporated at 150 ºC, ASTM D86 / IP 123

% V/V
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Existent gum, mg/100 ml IP 131

Lead, g/L ASTM D5059 / IP 224

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Olefins, V % ASTM D6293 / ASTM D5443

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Oxidation stability, min. IP 40

Oxygenates ASTM D5599 / ASTM D4815

Oxygen content, mass % EN 1601 / ASTM D4815

Total sulphur, mg/kg ASTM D3120 / ASTM D2622 / ASTM D7039

Reid vapour pressure, kPa ASTM D5482 / ASTM D5191 / ASTM D6378 /
IP 69

Research Octane Number (RON) ASTM D2885

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Bibliography

[1] EN 1601, Liquid petroleum products. Unleaded petrol. Determination of organic

oxygenate compounds and total organically bound oxygen content by gas
chromatography (O-FID)

[2] ASTM D86, Standard test method for distillation of petroleum products at atmospheric
pressure

[3] ASTM D1266, Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum products (Lamp method)

[4] ASTM D1298, Standard test method for density, relative density (specific gravity), or API
gravity of crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products by hydrometer method

[5] ASTM D2622, Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum products by wavelength

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[6] ASTM D2885, Standard test method for determination of octane number of spark-ignition

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engine fuels by on-line direct comparison technique
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[7] ASTM D3120, Standard test method for trace quantities of sulfur in light liquid petroleum
hydrocarbons by oxidative microcoulometry

[8] ASTM D3606, Standard test method for determination of benzene and toluene in finished
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motor and aviation gasoline by gas chromatography

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[9] ASTM D4053, Standard test method for benzene in motor and aviation gasoline by
infrared spectroscopy
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[10] ASTM D4294, Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products by
energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry
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[11] ASTM D4815, Standard test method for determination of MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE,
tertiary-amyl alcohol and C1 to C4 alcohols in gasoline by gas chromatography
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[12] ASTM D5059, Standard test methods for lead in gasoline by X-Ray spectroscopy

[13] ASTM D5191, Standard test method for vapor pressure of petroleum products (Mini
method)

[14] ASTM D5443, Standard test method for paraffin, naphthene, and aromatic hydrocarbon
type analysis in petroleum distillates through 200 °C by multi-dimensional gas
chromatography

[15] ASTM D5482, Standard test method for vapor pressure of petroleum products (Mini
method - Atmospheric)

[16] ASTM D5599, Standard test method for determination of oxygenates in gasoline by gas
chromatography and oxygen selective flame ionisation detection

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Bibliography (continued)

[17] ASTM D6293, Standard test method for oxygenates and paraffin, olefin, naphthene,
aromatic (O-PONA) hydrocarbon types in low-olefin spark ignition engine fuels by gas
chromatography

[18] ASTM D6378, Standard test method for determination of vapor pressure (VPX) of
petroleum products, hydrocarbons, and hydrocarbon-oxygenate mixtures (Triple
expansion method)

[19] ASTM D7039, Standard test method for sulfur in gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosine,
biodiesel, biodiesel blends, and gasoline-ethanol blends by monochromatic wavelength
dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry

[20] IP 40, Petroleum products - Determination of oxidation stability of gasoline - Induction

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[21] IP 69, Petroleum products - Determination of vapour pressure - Reid method

[22]
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IP 123, Petroleum products - Determination of distillation characteristics at atmospheric
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pressure

[23] IP 131, Petroleum products - Gum content of light and middle distillate fuels - Jet
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evaporation method
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[24] IP 154, Petroleum products - Corrosiveness to copper - Copper strip test

[25] IP 224, Determination of low lead content of light petroleum distillates by dithizone
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extraction and calorimetric determination

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[26] IP 336, Petroleum products - Determination of sulfur content - Energy-dispersive X-ray

fluorescence method
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[27] IP 365, Crude petroleum and petroleum products - Determination of density - Oscillating
U-tube method

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Acknowledgements

Members of Technical Committee on Petroleum Fuels

Name Organisation
Prof Dr Abu Bakar Mohamad (Chairman) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Mr Ryan Ooi/ (Deputy Chairman) Department of Environment
Mr Mohd Nor Irwan Othman
Ms Zuraidah Baba (Secretary) SIRIM Berhad
Mr Ahmed Ismail Amin Automobile Association of Malaysia
Mr Tan Kwang Weng Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd
Mr Philip Chee Caltex Oil (M) Limited
Mr Jamaludin Harun Department of Occupational Safety and Health
Malaysia
Ms Siti Suhana Suid Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia
Mr Liew Wei Jye/ Malaysian Automotive Association
Mr Tian Soon Choon

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Mr Yung Chee Liang Malaysian Palm Oil Board
Mr Chew Choy/ PETRON Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd
Mr Max Ho How Kwan
Mr Mohamad Hafiz Abd Aziz
Mr Chan Ming Yau
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PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad
PETRONAS Fuel Technology
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Mr Abd Rahim Othman PETRONAS Group Technical Solutions
Ms Norhafizah Mohd Jais Science and Technology Research Institute
for Defence
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Mr Colin Chin Shell Global Solutions Malaysia

Mr Ho Meng Tuck/ Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd
Mr Mahendran Subramaniam
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Mr Peter Law Shell Refining Company (FOM) Berhad

Assoc Prof Normah Mulop Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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Co-opted members
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Mr Frank Mccluskey/ European Union Malaysian Chamber of

Mr Saw Ghee Kiat/ Commerce and Industry
Ms Joey Khoo
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Ms Aiman Najati Akmar Rahman/ Malaysian Biodiesel Association

Ms Chan Yuen Teng
Mr Mohd Rizal Osman PETRON Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd
(Refinery)

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