New Delhi, July 2 -- The disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has brought renewed attention to the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest maritime corridors that carries more than a fifth of global seaborne trade.

The narrow waterway between Malaysia and Indonesia, linking the Indian and Pacific oceans via Singapore, has emerged as a critical link in global supply chains as vessels alter routes amid tensions in the Middle East.

According to thesun.my, industry experts say the Strait of Malacca is already experiencing spillover effects from disruptions in both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, although Malaysian ports have so far managed the additional traffic.

Mohamed Safwan Othman, president of the Malaysia S...