Malacca Strait Tolls: Asean Cooperation Remains Key
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 03:58 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the importance of the Malacca Strait, with Indonesia considering tolls for passing vessels. However, Malaysia and Singapore have insisted on keeping navigation free.
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