By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, April 1: A Sarawakian-owned waste oil refinery is processing about 8,000 tonnes of scheduled waste oil annually, as it looks to expand its operations to Sibu and Miri amid growing industry demand.
Timuran Kembangan Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Johnny Ting Su King said the company currently recycles between 650 and 700 tonnes of waste oil monthly at its Kuching facility.
“We average around 650 tonnes monthly, operating about 11 months a year, with one month set aside for maintenance,” he said recently.
He stressed that proper management of scheduled waste oil is crucial to preventing environmental damage.
“If nobody collects and processes this waste oil properly, it can cause serious damage. What we are doing is not just business — it’s about protecting Sarawak,” he added.
The company collects waste oil from workshops and industrial clients across Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Sabah, supported by its own workforce and logistics network.
Ting said Timuran Kembangan has grown into one of the largest players in the segment, with 80 to 85 per cent of its refined fuel oil absorbed by the market.
The recycled fuel oil is used by industrial players as a lower-cost alternative energy source, while supporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
To meet rising demand, the company plans to set up a new refinery in Sibu next year with a projected capacity of about 300 tonnes per month.
At the same time, output at its Kuching plant is expected to increase by up to 20 per cent with the addition of a new processing line. A future expansion in Miri is also in the pipeline.
The company currently employs more than 40 staff and operates 16 collection vehicles, with facilities in Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Sabah supporting its operations.
Beyond its core business, Timuran Kembangan also collaborates with local authorities to collect used cooking oil as part of its ESG initiatives.
Ting expressed hope for continued support for local companies in developing sustainable industries.
“We are 100 per cent Sarawakian-owned, and we believe this industry is important for the future — not just for business, but for the environment and the people,” he emphasised. — DayakDaily
