MALAYSIA has successfully secured safe passage for one of seven Malaysian-owned commercial vessels previously stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, following a series of high-level diplomatic engagements.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry, also known as Wisma Putra, confirmed that the vessel has been granted clearance and is now en route to its final destination.
Bernam cited the ministry saying the breakthrough came after constructive diplomatic efforts, including telephone conversations between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 26, as well as discussions between Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on March 24.
“Malaysia remains firmly committed to the principle of freedom of navigation, safety and security of maritime passage, in accordance with international law.
“Malaysia also reiterates the importance of continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing regional challenges and maintaining peace and stability,” the statement said.
Earlier, the Iranian embassy in Malaysia confirmed that the first Malaysian vessel had successfully transited the strategic waterway.
“We had said that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not forget its friends,” the embassy said in a post on the X platform.
The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical chokepoint for global energy and trade flows. - April 7, 2026
