00:00One of seven Malaysian-owned commercial ships that have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
00:05have been granted safe passage.
00:08The remaining six vessels will be cleared to pass through the waterway in stages.
00:12This follows engagements between Prime Minister Datu Seri Anwar Ibrahim
00:16and Iranian President Masud Pazeshkin as well as the foreign ministers of both countries.
00:24In a statement, Wisma Putra said the vessel is not on its way to its final destination
00:28without providing further details of its identity.
00:32The foreign ministry added that Malaysia remains committed to the principle of freedom of navigation,
00:37safety and security of maritime passage in line with international law.
00:42Around 50% of the nation's oil supply passes through the Strait
00:46which remains effectively broke amid the Iran conflict.
00:49Tehran previously said it was considering a US$2 million transit fee for vessels to pass through
00:55but Transport Minister Anthony Lok has clarified that Malaysian vessels will be granted toll-free passage.
01:04Meanwhile, China hopes relevant parties will seize the opportunity for peace
01:09and bridge differences through dialogue.
01:11A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson made these comments
01:15when asked about a US ceasefire proposal brokered by Pakistan that was rejected by Iran.
01:21Mauning, the ministry's spokesperson during a regular news conference said
01:25that China welcomes all efforts that are conducive to peace
01:29and support Pakistan's active mediation efforts.
01:33Iran has rejected a US proposal brokered by Pakistan
01:36for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
01:42followed by talks on a broader peace settlement within 15 to 20 days
01:47according to a source aware of the plan.
01:49Iran is
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