WHILE international scientists and researchers are cracking their heads to find and produce renewable energy, a Malaysian company has made the country proud by producing fuel made from plastic waste.

Greenbase Utama Sdn Bhd yesterday officially launched its first oil, anticipating a net profit of RM20 million per year from its investment of RM50 million to set up a pilot plant in Shah Alam to process the plastic waste.

Chief executive officer Tan Sri Halil Abdul Mutalib said the plant has the capacity to take up 240 tonnes of solid waste materials and convert them into liquid fuel.

"This fuel can be used for automobiles as well for industries. It will be cheaper than the price of current fuel in the market as the cost of producing it is much cheaper.

"For the smallest-scale plant, the investment would be around RM50 million and can generate a revenue of at least RM30 million a year," Halil told reporters after the official launch by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Shah Alam.

He said the company invites investors at home and abroad, to become strategic partners to open up a bigger plant.

"We hope to set up a bigger facility, probably located near a landfill or rubbish dump, within the next six months. Currently, we are processing some 5 tonnes of plastics waste per day to convert into 5,000 litres of fuel," he said.

Dr Mahathir agreed that by engaging more professional experts and designers, the company could construct a better plant.

"They seem to be successful in terms of the technology, but I don't know yet whether they can perform in operating a large-scale production," he said.

Halil said the company has yet to secure buyers, but stressed that it would not be difficult as this involves the production of fuel.

"We have received a lot of enquiries including from a Sarawak fertiliser company," he added.

On the price of its fuel, Halil said it would be cheaper than the current fossil fuels.

"If these fuels are sold at RM1.80 per litre, we can sell our fuel at RM1.40 or RM1.50 per litre. Our fuel is also zero sulphur content," he said.

Bryan words; Great isnt it?

A. Yasmin Bt Ahmad 5 Tekun 18/6/09

E is for envisions I keep for the future.
N is for neatly tucked right down to my core.
V is for visions of blue skies stretching above the horizon.
I is for I who stood for so long, for I never knew.
R is for reasons as to why boys and girls shine as sunlight beams shone in their eyes.
O is for ordinary trees that are not ordinary at all.
N is for nature's course as a piece of art.
M is for means to be preserved, not just observed.
E is for Earth which is as fragile as a bubble
N is for no man can undo the harm once its done.
T is for treasure it as its the only child mother nature has ever had.

b. Nur Artiqah 5 Tekun 18/6/09

E is for end of the world if we don't save it.
N is for nothing is impossible.
V is for vote Mother Earth.
I is for i love you, Earth.
R is for reuse, reduce and recycle.
O is for only we can make a difference.
N is for no more dirty environment.
M is for making a difference.
E is for environment comes first.
N is for never again will we live in a disgusting environment.
T is for tell everyone to start saving the WORLD!!!

I would like to share a few poems done by the English Club members.

a. By Nur Diyana bt Jefry 1 Yakin

E is for extinction of animals.
N is for natural habitats destroyed by mankind.
V is for various types of fur sole around the globe.
I is for increasing number of extinct animals.
R is for recycle, reuse and reduce for a better environment.
O is for open burning by irresponsible citizens.
N is for non-renewable and renewable energy.
M is for the melting of icebergs by global warming.
E is for extinction of various types of animals.
N is for need of flora and fauna.
T is for think green!!!

b. By Siti Mariam 1 Amal

E is for effects of a busy environment.
N is for natural habitat.
V is for various types of illegal projects.
I is for illegal logging.
R is for the rising number of extinct flora.
O is for open burning.
N is for non logical activities.
M is for melting of ice caps.
E is for excessive logging.
N is for necessity to handle these problems.
T is for time to save Mother Earth.

The Second semester is here....and we have not done much!! My dear students we must be more active!!! The Speakers Corner is doing well but it can be better!! What has happened to our Reading Baskets?? Students in charge, please take note. Meeting will be held as usual this Thursday.