Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday he had engaged in talks with leaders from Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other regional states, noting that Malaysian vessels are now permitted to pass in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.
“We are now in the process of releasing the Malaysian oil tankers and the workers involved so that they may continue their journey home,” Anwar said.
In a televised address, he further expressed gratitude to the Iranian President for granting Malaysian ships safe access through the strait.
As part of Malaysia’s efforts to facilitate peace in the Middle East, Anwar had held talks with Iran and other regional countries, noting that progress remains difficult as Tehran believes it has been repeatedly deceived.
Therefore, Iran will find it difficult to accept steps toward peace without a clear and binding security guarantee.
The PM also said that Malaysian government would maintain fuel subsidies while introducing measures to decrease the impact of supply disruptions, including scaling back monthly subsidized fuel allocations.
“For us now, we are compelled to manage the situation because the effects of the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, the war, and the halted supply of oil and gas all have an impact on us,” he said.
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