Indonesia’s finance minister suggests imposing levy on ships transiting Malacca Strait
Published on: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the idea to impose a levy was inspired by Iran’s plan to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Singapore and Malaysia have however said that there must be freedom of navigation through the Strait of Malacca.
News source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-malacca-strait-levy-economic-gain-6073201
