KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry confirmed that one of the seven Malaysian-owned commercial vessels previously stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the evolving regional situation has been granted safe passage and is now en route to its final destination.
"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," Wisma Putra said in a statement on Tuesday (April 7).
On Monday, the Iranian Embassy in Malaysia said that the first Malaysian ship had passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
"We had said that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not forget its friends," the embassy posted on the X platform. – Bernama
