Anwar thanks Iran for letting Malaysian oil ships pass, says fuel supply now safe until June

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his gratitude to Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian for giving assurances that Malaysian ships carrying crude oil would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

He said, Malaysia now has sufficient fuel supply to meet local consumption needs until June

Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026, Anwar credited national oil giant Petronas for building robust ties with other oil producing nations that has ensured adequate fuel supply for Malaysia despite the ongoing war in West Asia. 

“Although Malaysia is an oil producing nation, we are also a net importer because our products are of premium quality.

“But, our supply is adequate for the next few months,” he explained.

Iran has tightened control over the crucial maritime route since the war began nearly 40 days ago, with the US threathening tougher military actions if the former refuses to reopen the waterway. 

The first Malaysian ship safely sailed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, after Anwar secured safe passage for seven Malaysian vessels during his recent call with Pezeshkian.