KUALA LUMPUR, March 31, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Malaysian tankers permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will be exempt from paying any prospective tolls imposed by Iran, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Tuesday. The Iranian ambassador (to Malaysia) has mentioned this, no toll being imposed on Malaysian vessels," Loke told reporters on Tuesday. Iran has indicated that it will allow vessels from nations it deems friendly to pass through the strait. Loke said it would take time for Malaysian vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz as "there are many ships that are stranded and anchored there". "But I think that the Iranian government has given their commitment and we think that our vessels will be able to pass through," he added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 31, 2026 10:37 UTC