{
  "id": 2103124,
  "title": "Prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption will be felt, but less severe - Johari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/prolonged-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-will-be-felt-but-less-severe",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T08:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126384/prolonged-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-will-be-felt-but-less-severe-johari"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, stated that any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would have a negative impact on the country, although it would likely be less severe compared to nations heavily reliant on imported oil and gas. Johari emphasized that the strategic waterway is intrinsically linked to the global energy supply chain, meaning the repercussions would be felt across various sectors.\n\nThe minister clarified that Malaysia remains a net importer of oil but also a net exporter of gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). He explained that while Malaysia would not be completely insulated from the fallout, its position would be more advantageous than countries lacking domestic oil and gas resources. Johari elaborated that Malaysia would experience the same effects as other affected countries, but to a lesser extent.",
  "summary": "MALAYSIA will be affected by any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, but the impact is expected to be less severe than in countries that depend heavily on imported oil and gas - Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdu...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}