Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world’s largest ‘chokepoint’ — the Malacca Strait

Bangkok –

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.

What is the Malacca Strait? 

The 900-km (550-mile) long Malacca Strait, bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, provides the shortest sea route from East Asia to the Middle East and Europe.