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Malaysia seizes tankers with $129m worth of crude

By AFP
February 01, 2026
A representational image of an oil tanker pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. — Reuters
A representational image of an oil tanker pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has detained two tankers suspected of illegally transferring crude oil estimated to be worth $129 million, authorities said Saturday. The Southeast Asian nation, which has come under scrutiny over oil transfers linked to sanctions evasion in its waters, pledged last year to crack down on illegal activities in its maritime zones.