Cross-Strait ferry routes see thousands of Taiwan residents return to ancestral homes in China BEIJING: Cross-Strait ferry routes witnessed a significant travel surge during Qingming Festival as thousands of Taiwan compatriots returned to their ancestral homes on the mainland for tomb sweeping and family reunions

Malaysia-owned commercial vessel passes Hormuz One of seven Malaysian-owned commercial vessels previously stranded in the Strait of Hormuz has been granted safe passage and is now on its way to its final destination, Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said

US lawmaker says strikes on infrastructure would be 'war crime' Democratic senatorChris Murphy warned that President Donald Trumps threat to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran was perhaps the most jarring and diabolical of his presidency. Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Trump has doubled down on a threat to start committing mass war crimes tied to his ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 7 - Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by U.S

Global stocks slip, oil climbs above $110amid Hormuz uncertainty Global stocks struggled while oil prices climbed as investors reacted to rising tensions ahead of President Donald Trumps deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran rejects US ceasefire offer, demanding regional peace, sanctions relief, and control over Strait of Hormuz; Trump threatens strikes if blocked.

Maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz has shifted to a "dual-corridor system," combining a northern route controlled by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a newly established southern pathway along the Omani coast, a London-headquartered maritime analytics firm said on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran could be "taken out" in one night if the country fails to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before his deadline

Oil prices rose again as President Donald Trump stepped up his threats against Iran if Tehran does not come to a deal on the Strait of Hormuz

Nations appear to secure safe-passage arrangements with Iran to move vessels, underscoring Tehrans growing influence.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday confirmed that one of the seven Malaysian-owned commercial...

UN Security Council to vote on Hormuz resolution amid tensions The UN Security Council is set to vote on a revised resolution addressing threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after earlier proposals faced opposition

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

FUZHOU (April 7): Direct ferries linking Fujian Province on the mainland with Kinmen and Matsu and carrying flocks of passengers across the Taiwan Strait have been especially busy this weekend as China’s three-day Qingming (Tomb Sweeping) Festival holiday kicks off on Saturday

The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline.

The US leader has demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by midnight GMT on Tuesday, or face a newly devastating round of bombing.

US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.

Before the U.S and Israel began their war against Iran, about 20% of the world's oil was shipped through the narrow Strait of Hormuz.

The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators.

US president says proposal not enough to avert threat to infrastructure should Iran fail to open Strait of Hormuz

Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

The latest on the Iran-US conflict as Donald Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz looms.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 The first Malaysian ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to...

At the state government level, every department must coordinate efforts and programmes and operate in crisis mode, he said in a statement today.Amirudin added that Selangor will review the 2026 State Budget, prioritising the cost of living, aid for affected citizens, support for industries, and opportunities for a faster energy transition.He added that a Selangor Energy Crisis Special Task Force will be formed, comprising experts from the socio-economic, industrial, energy, food commodity, banking, and academic sectors, to ensure comprehensive measures are taken.The task force will include former Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim as chairman, director of the Malaysian Institute of Inclusive Development and Advancement, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (MINDA-UKM), Tan Sri Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali, and Maybank Islamic Berhad chief executive officer Datuk Mohamed Rafique Merican."This task force will propose immediate measures to reduce the impact on the people and draft an action plan for up to a year should this conflict persist."The state government will announce further steps to address supply issues and their effect on prices. The first phase of mitigation for Selangor residents will be introduced within two weeks, he said.Amirudin also called for solidarity among Selangor residents in facing challenges from the West Asian conflict, particularly its impact on energy supplies."At this moment, the war crisis closing the Strait of Hormuz has affected, among others, the supply of energy sources vital for transport, fertilisers and urea critical for food production, as well as chemicals and helium which are key materials in hospitals and semiconductor manufacturing, he added

Embassys statement comes amid reports a Petronas-chartered tanker carrying Iraqi crude has safely made the passage.

TEHRAN (April 6): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they are completing preparations to enforce new operating conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all but shut since the war with the United States and Israel began

The proposed 'Islamabad Accord' outlines a two-stage deal, an immediate ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, followed by a final agreement within 1520 days.

India has resumed oil and gas imports from Iran after seven years, in a bid to rebalance its ties with Tehran and secure supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

It was the third Japan-linked ship to transit the strait.

This was the third Japan-linked ship to transit the strait.

KUCHING (April 6): Malaysia may have secured safe toll-free passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but that does not mean it is insulated from the economic fallout caused by the current US-Iran war

US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not open by Tuesday have put traders on edge for reciprocal attacks by Tehran.

Trump's threats to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not open by Tuesday have put traders on edge for reciprocal attacks by Tehran.

SHAH ALAM Malaysia could be heading towards a double or even triple crisis if global economic pressures arising from ongoing conflicts are not handled effectively.Economist Associate Professor Dr Mustazar Mansur said the current crisis differed from past crises, such as the 1998 financial crisis caused by market speculation or the 1973 oil crisis involving energy supply shortages.He said the present situation was more complex as it involved overlapping factors, including the impact of trade wars between major powers, the Covid-19 pandemic and disruptions in fuel supply chains.This time, the situation is more challenging because the global economy has not fully recovered after facing a trade war between two major countries, the United States and China.In addition, the economy has been affected by tariffs and we have only just passed the Covid-19 pandemic about six years ago. So, recovery is still incomplete.Now, the fuel crisis is more serious, not only due to prices but also insufficient supply caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, he told Sinar.Mustazar warned that without proper management by governments, the situation could escalate into multiple crises, placing heavy strain on the economy.He said fuel supply disruptions not only affect prices but also create ripple effects across multiple sectors, including logistics, agriculture and retail.He said when fuel costs rise or supply is disrupted, it impacts the price of goods, transportation costs and ultimately places the burden on consumers.Inflation is expected to rise as traders pass on these costs, especially if subsidies are not fully enjoyed by all parties, he said.At the same time, economic growth may slow as consumers cut back on spending and businesses take a more cautious approach to investment.This will also impact the property sector and development projects, as industry players become more careful in their decisions, he said.In this regard, Mustazar stressed the role of the government in balancing fiscal and monetary policies to ensure economic stability.He said the government must manage its deficit carefully, while the central bank should adjust interest rates in line with current conditions to balance inflation and growth.This responsibility does not lie solely with the government consumers and traders must also spend wisely and make decisions based on actual needs, he said.However, Mustazar remained optimistic that Malaysia can overcome these challenges, provided that the measures taken are appropriate and effective.The country has gone through various crises before and managed to overcome them

Oil prices rise again as President Donald Trump steps up his threats against Iran if Tehran does not come to a deal on the Strait of Hormuz

Diesel prices have more than doubled in the Southeast Asian nation amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 The Strait of Malacca, one of the worlds most important shipping lanes, remained th...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 An oil tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passed through the Strait of Hormuz close to the Ira...

He boasts of swift, decisive triumphs unseen in history, echoing the Orwellian pigs in Animal Farm declaring every failure a glorious success. Yet almost in the same breath, he shifts responsibility for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz the critical chokepoint for global oil shipments onto European allies

IRGC Navy says that the Strait of Hormuz has undergone irreversible strategic changes and will never revert to its former status, particularly for the United States and the Israeli regime.

Fars: 15 ships pass through Hormuz in 24 hours with permission from Iran Fifteen ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours with permission from Iran, the IRGC-affiliated Fars news agency reported

IRGC says Hormuz will never return to former state for US and Isreal Irans Revolutionary Guard Navy (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state, especially for the US and Israel

The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump warned Sunday in an expletive-filled social media post that Iran would be "living in Hell" if they do not open the Strait

President Donald Trumps call for US allies to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz is a test for South Korea, says RSIS Jaehan Park.

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

Donald Trump unleashed a vulgar online tirade against Irans leaders as his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ocean Thunder loaded with about 1 million barrels of Basrah Heavy crude on March 2 is expected to discharge its cargo in Pengerang, Johor, this month.

US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post

The Netanyahu-Trump alignment , supported by Zionist and Christian-Zionist ideological networks, has replaced geopolitical rationality with a theopolitical war logic. The consequences are profound: threats to the Strait of Hormuz endanger the global economy; the Gulf's image as a safe financial hub is undermined; and the presence of American bases no longer guarantees security

US President Donald Trump warns Iran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants and bridges, amid escalating Middle East conflict

Trump vows Tuesday strikes on Iran if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

Local media reported that the experts from both sides put forward a number of visions and proposals regarding the key shipping chokepoint.

Relations strengthened; M'sian ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, Anwar says.

The prime minister says it was not easy to persuade the Iranian president to let Malaysian ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum on Saturday, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his previously set deadline of April 6

Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country's 'struggle' against the US.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, a Japanese shipping company, said one of its affiliated liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers had successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz by April 4.

Donald Trump wants Iran to strike a deal and to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz whose closure has led to a spike in oil prices.

The U.S. is searching for a missing pilot after a jet was shot down in Iran, as Donald Trump warns Tehran it has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump gives Iran 48 hours to strike deal on Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.

For Malaysians and their neighbours across Southeast Asia, a war thousands of kilometres away is now determining the price of cooking oil, the availability of diesel, and the outlook for jobs and growth. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, carries roughly one fifth of the worlds oil and a large share of its liquefied natural gas

First Western vessel crosses Hormuz amid tight restrictions A French ship has become the first Western vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, passing through on Friday after weeks of restricted access

Iran'sGhalibafraises questions over another global shipping route Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf pointed to the strategic importance of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in a post on X, appearing to warn commercial shipping,raising concerns about another key maritime choke point as tensions escalate

But the conflicts most severe economic repercussions have instead fallen mainly on Washingtons European and Asian allies. Due to Irans blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the regions centrality to global energy and commodities supplies, the war has triggered an asymmetric shock

Some countries threaten action against Iran's blockade of waterway.

Second US combat plane targeted by Iran crashes near Strait of Hormuz: Report Another US combat plane crashed on Friday, an A-10 Warthog, The New York Times reported , citing two anonymous US officials