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The Strait of Malacca strategy enhances Malaysia’s efforts to build a resilient maritime economy | International | Central News Agency CNA
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2026/6/23 16:17 (updated at 6/23 16:31) Please agree to our privacy policy to enable the news listening function. The Strait of Malacca, connecting the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and an important lifeline for Asia’s energy supply and international trade. The picture shows Port Klang in Malaysia, located in the Strait of Malacca. It is not only an important container port, but also serves as a regional shipping gateway and transshipment hub. Photographed by Central News Agency reporter Huang Ziqiang in Kuala Lumpur, June 23, 2015 (Central News Agency reporter Huang Ziqiang, Kuala Lumpur, 23rd) The Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, is not only one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, but also an important lifeline of energy supply and international trade in Asia. Malaysian Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook pointed out today that it will create a future-oriented maritime economy and strengthen the status of the Malacca Strait as a maritime logistics and transshipment hub. Malaysia’s official news agency Bernama reported that Malaysia held the “2026 Global Maritime Economic Conference” today to explore the trends affecting the growth of the global maritime economy amid the continued existence of geopolitical uncertainty. The Strait of Malacca is located between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, with a total length of about 900 kilometers. The narrowest channel is only about 2.7 kilometers wide. About 21 million barrels of oil are transported through this channel every day, accounting for about 20% of the global supply. It also carries about 20% of the world’s liquefied natural gas transportation volume. Loke Siew Fook pointed out at the meeting that the Strait of Malacca has become increasingly strategically important in the evolving global situation. About a quarter of the world’s trade goods, as well as most of Asia’s energy imports, are transported through this waterway every year. Malaysia is in a strategic position at the center of the global economy. He pointed out that Malaysia’s major ports handle hundreds of millions of tons of cargo every year and have become important hubs connecting Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Therefore, a future-proof maritime economy must be built, underpinned by resilient ports, a diversified energy architecture, innovative digital infrastructure, safe shipping corridors and strong regional cooperation. Regarding geopolitical tensions, Luk Siu-fu believes that the modern economy is highly dependent on uninterrupted freedom of maritime navigation. Historical experience shows that when important maritime choke points are threatened, it will lead to soaring freight rates, increased insurance premiums, broken supply chains, and exacerbated energy market fluctuations. In addition to shipping and port development, maritime security is also regarded as a key foundation for maintaining the smooth flow of the Malacca Strait. Najhan Md Said, director of the Malaysian National Hydrographic Center, recently wrote to the media stating that the Malacca Strait is an important lifeline of the global economy, with ship traffic exceeding three times that of the Strait of Hormuz. He believes that ocean data has become an important strategic asset for maintaining national security, economic growth, environmental sustainability and public welfare. Therefore, maintaining security in the Malacca Strait cannot rely on a single agency, but requires the cooperation of all maritime security-related units. People in the shipping industry pointed out that against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring and rising geopolitical risks, the importance of the Malacca Strait has increased rather than diminished. How to balance port modernization, shipping efficiency and maritime safety will be an important issue for Malaysia to maintain its status as a regional maritime hub. (Editor: Zhang Zhixuan) 1150623 Support Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of sponsorship to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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14 people missing after immigration boat sank. Malaysian authorities are searching for and rescuing them | International | Central News Agency CNA
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Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency, Kuala Lumpur, comprehensive foreign news report on the 12th) A boat believed to be carrying undocumented Indonesian immigrants sank off the west coast of Malaysia yesterday. 14 people are still missing. The Malaysian maritime agency has launched a search and rescue operation. Reuters reported that Perak Maritime Agency director Mohamad Shukri Khotob said in a statement that a fisherman found a victim floating at sea off Pangkor early yesterday morning and immediately informed the authorities. Mohammad pointed out that a local fishing boat rescued a total of 23 Indonesians, including 7 women. These people were taken to the coast guard terminal for registration and further investigation. Preliminary investigation found that the sunken boat was carrying 37 people and departed from Kisaran, Indonesia, on May 9. The destinations of the passengers included Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and Penang in the northwest. Accidents often occur on the waterway between Indonesia and Malaysia, often involving overloaded ships carrying workers seeking work in Malaysian plantations and factories. Migrant worker rights activists point out that it is estimated that 100,000 to 200,000 Indonesians take the risk to board ships to Malaysia every year, and they are often recruited by trafficking groups and are exploited after arriving in Malaysia. (Compiled by: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150512 Support Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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On the 57th anniversary of the May 13 incident in Malaysia, civil society organizations call for declassification and restoration of the truth | International | Central News Agency CNA
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Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency reporter Huang Ziqiang, Kuala Lumpur, 10th) On the 57th anniversary of the May 13 racial conflict in Malaysia, a number of civil society groups held a public memorial ceremony at the Sungai Buloh 513 Cemetery, calling on the government to declassify relevant files, restore the historical truth, and prevent society from falling into racial and religious confrontation again. Groups including the Friends of the Historical and Cultural Assets Association of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, the Civil Rights Committee of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Wah Tong, the Cultural Heritage Preservation Committee of the Lim Lien Jock Foundation, Malaya University New Youth, the Tongxin Citizens Association and the Kuala Lumpur Wing Chun Association will organize a “series of commemorative activities for the 57th anniversary of the May 13 Incident” starting yesterday. In addition to the public memorial service, the organizer also held a symposium today called “From Looking Back to Understanding: Intergenerational Dialogue on the May 13 Incident.” On May 13, 1969, a serious racial conflict broke out in Kuala Lumpur between Malays and Chinese, resulting in many casualties and is regarded as one of the darkest events in Malaysian history. Relevant files have not been fully disclosed so far, and the “513 Incident” has long been a highly sensitive issue in Malaysian society. Tang Ah Chai, chairman of the Association of Friends of Historical and Cultural Assets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, said that the “513 Incident” is not only a bloody and painful history, but also a social wound that has not been completely healed so far. Many lives were lost in the tragedy, and many families are still suffering silent pain. He pointed out that the “513 Incident” was not a problem for the Chinese, Malays or any single group, but a common history for all Malaysians and a responsibility that all people must face together. Chen Yacai believes that the government should fully declassify the files related to the “513 Incident” and establish a “Truth and Reconciliation Commission” to draw on South Africa’s experience and allow survivors, family members and historical archives to dialogue with each other to restore the full picture of history. He also called for the abolition of discriminatory policies, an end to using the ideology of supremacy of a single ethnic group as an intimidating political narrative, and the reshaping of national identity with “unity in difference” so that multiculturalism can become a bridge of understanding, reconciliation and co-prosperity. State Assemblyman Chua Wei Kiat said that the country should gradually promote the disclosure and declassification of relevant information, return to historical facts, and allow society to have more room to understand the truth. Only a society based on truth, transparency and understanding can truly move toward reconciliation and progress. Tajuddin, a scholar at the meeting, called on society to reject polarizing remarks based on ethnicity and religion. If the overall interests of the country and the reality of pluralistic society are ignored, it may lead to social division. Zhang Ji’an, the director of the movie “May Snow” based on the “513 Incident”, also recited a memorial poem at the scene to commemorate the victims of the incident. In an interview with a reporter from Central News Agency today, he said that filming “Snow in May” is not just about looking back at history, but also hoping that through the film, society can remember history and remind the next generation to cherish the hard-won peace. Zhang Ji’an pointed out that although “May Snow” was cut by 27 cuts before being released, it at least took the first step, allowing a film based on the “513 Incident” to appear on the big screen for the first time, and also rekindled social discussions on the “513 Incident” and the history of mass graves. He believes that film is an important medium to promote social reflection and transformation. Representatives of various religions also participated in the public memorial ceremony. Participants bowed their heads in silence and laid flowers to pay tribute to the tombstone. The atmosphere was solemn and solemn. (Editor: Tian Ruihua) 1150510 Support Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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