There have already been concerns about Malaysia’s involvement in trade with Iran, especially given existing oil embargoes,” he said. “If such a tariff is enforced across the board, it would have an effect on Malaysia’s trade. Despite this, Dr Afzanizam cautioned that the broader impact could still be significant because the US remains Malaysia’s major trading partner. “The impact is not so much about Iran, but about our relationship with the United States,” he said. “Given that international sanctions have been imposed in Iran, I do not think any of our ports could host tankers carrying Iranian oil.

Source: The Star January 14, 2026 09:00 UTC