Malaysia has banned bunkering in a new Marine Sensitive Area near the eastern approaches to the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
Ships are required to abide by the speed limit, while large cargo ships and oil tankers are forbidden from entering.
The regulations were issued on September 11, 2026, through Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone Regulations 2026. The government introduced them to protect marine life, preserve protected features and control pollution from marine structures.
Malaysia announced the new area through Marine Sensitive Area Notice 01/2026 on September 10.
Ships should not be traveling at speeds higher than 12 knots within the area. Large cargo ships and oil tankers that measure over 300 metres long and 40 metres wide should not be entering the area.
Anchoring has been prohibited except when there is search and rescue operation, when a ship needs to anchor due to damage and pollution emergencies.
Bunkering within the area has
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