Malaysia’s economic growth could slow below 3% under Strait of Malacca disruption scenario, says Apex Securities - The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia’s economic growth could slow below 3% under Strait of Malacca disruption scenario, says Apex Securities The Edge Malaysia
Source: The Edge Malaysia · July 31, 2026 at 3:02 AM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 JULY 2026 —
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KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): The recent US-Iran conflict has highlighted the vulnerability of global maritime chokepoints, and while market attention focused on the Strait of Hormuz, it also disrupted shipping through the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal.
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