When neutrality pays: How Malaysia is navigating the global fuel crisis
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — With no end in sight, the war between the United States and Iran has left countries scrambling to shore up their fuel supplies and secure alternative...
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The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route carrying about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows, has remained severely disrupted since the conflict erupted in late February.
Almost 40 per cent of Malaysia’s crude oil imports pass through the waterway, making any prolonged disruption a significant concern for the country’s energy security.
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- Aug 12, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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