Malaysian Vessels Granted Clearance Through Strait of Hormuz

PM Anwar Ibrahim thanked Iran's President for granting early clearance to our Malaysian ships to pass the Strait of Hormuz, which had been effectively closed. While we are affected by energy supply disruptions, we're in a better position than some due to Petronas. To manage the situation, the government will take steps like adjusting subsidised fuel quotas and promoting work-from-home for civil servants, as prices for essentials are expected to rise. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/3/27/malaysias-ships-allowed-to-pass-strait-of-hormuz-pm-anwar-says