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Japan's PM Takaichi Urges Iran to Keep Hormuz Strait Free of Transit Fees

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi has pressed Iran to refrain from charging additional fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the critical waterway faces effective closure due to stalled US-Iran talks.

By Aisyah Razak · 12 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia Must Brace for Economic Fallout From Hormuz Strait Disruption, Says Economy Minister

Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir has warned the public and businesses to prepare for significant economic consequences stemming from Iran's renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning against complacency despite limited vessel transits.

By Aisyah Razak · 15 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Japan's PM Takaichi Urges Iran to Keep Hormuz Strait Free of Transit Fees

Malaysia Must Brace for Economic Fallout From Hormuz Strait Disruption, Says Economy Minister

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