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Malaysia Faces Energy Crisis Amid Global Supply Disruption

4/1/2026

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The Malaysian government is in "crisis mode" due to a global energy supply disruption, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Energy costs have surged by more than 100% in the past month.
The crisis stems from Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a response to US-Israeli military actions that began on February 28.

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The Malaysian government is in "crisis mode" due to a global energy supply disruption, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Energy costs have surged by more than 100% in the past month.
The crisis stems from Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a response to US-Israeli military actions that began on February 28.