Malaysia Announces Transit of One of Its Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that the first of seven Malaysian-owned commercial vessels had transited the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The ministry stated that the vessel is en route to its final destination.

In a statement carried by Channel News Asia's English-language service, the ministry said this followed high-level diplomatic consultations between the leaders and foreign ministers of the two countries last March. The statement emphasized Malaysia's unwavering commitment to the principles of freedom of navigation and the safety and security of maritime passage, in accordance with international law.

The ministry added that Malaysia reaffirms the importance of continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing regional challenges and maintaining peace and stability.

The ministry did not specify the vessel's final destination. However, media reports indicate that the ship is an oil tanker chartered by a subsidiary of Malaysia's national energy company, Petronas, and is scheduled to unload its cargo in Pengarang, Johor, in mid-April.