After Hormuz, ‘Toll’ Talks In Malacca Strait? Is World’s Largest Oil Transit Chokepoint Safe?

Last Updated:April 24, 2026, 17:31 IST Disruptions in Hormuz have raised fears in other chokepoints like Malacca: Where is it? Why is it key to China? Why the talks of toll? What are safety concerns? News18 explains The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca, which is the world’s busiest waterway for international trade. Where is it? Is it safe? News18 explains. Where is the Malacca Strait? The 900-km (550-mile) long Malacca Strait, bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, provides…