Johari: Malaysia to feel Strait of Hormuz disruption, but less severely
IPOH: Malaysia will be affected by disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, but the impact is expected to be less severe compared with countries that are heavily dependent on imported oil and gas.
Malaysia will be impacted by disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, yet the consequences are projected to be less severe than nations heavily reliant on imported oil and gas, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The Strait of Hormuz holds significant importance in the global energy sector, and any disturbance to energy supplies would reverberate through industries worldwide, Johari stated to reporters following a visit to Invest in Perak Day 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. The event was inaugurated by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Johari clarified that Malaysia remains a net importer of oil but also a net exporter of gas, specifically liquefied natural gas (LNG). Hence, Malaysia will experience disruptions similarly to other countries, but the severity will be less than those with minimal oil and gas dependence. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump posted a map on his Truth Social platform, claiming the Strait of Hormuz as a "NEW U.S. Territory," emphasizing his intent to assert sovereignty over the critical waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz has faced severe disruptions due to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, affecting the flow of oil and gas through this vital maritime route.
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