Malaysia has expressed its appreciation to Iran following the decision to allow Malaysian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The acknowledgement was conveyed by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi on the sidelines of the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026 on Tuesday.
Anwar, in a Facebook posting, said the move is crucial in ensuring the continuity of energy supply, helping to contain pressure on the cost of living, and supporting the country’s economic stability.
Media reports indicated that six additional Malaysian vessels still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be granted passage in stages. Previously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that one of seven Malaysian-owned vessels had already been given safe passage and has resumed its journey to its final destination.
The development follows high-level diplomatic engagement between Anwar and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on 26 March, which helped secure approval for the affected vessels to continue their voyage.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint through which around 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and gas supplies pass, has been affected by escalating regional tensions, including reported strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory and facilities since late February.
