Hoax! Indonesia Closes the Malacca Strait

Jakarta (ANTARA/JACX) – A post on the social media platform Facebook claims that the Indonesian government has closed the international shipping route in the Malacca Strait. The narrative, circulating in video form on TikTok and Facebook, states that the closure was carried out in response to geopolitical tensions and to protect Indonesia’s maritime sovereignty. The post also narrates that this action has resulted in the halt of global logistics flows. The following is the narrative in the post: “Indonesia has just challenged America by closing the Malacca Strait.” However, is it true that Indonesia has closed the Malacca Strait? Explanation: Based on investigations, no information or official statements from the government or credible media have been found stating that Indonesia has closed the international shipping route in the Malacca Strait. As reported by ANTARA, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasised that Indonesia supports freedom of navigation and hopes that maritime shipping flows remain smooth, open, and beneficial to all parties. “We also hope for free passage, and I think that is a commitment from many countries to create a free, neutral shipping route that supports each other,” Sugiono said. As of now, shipping activities in the Malacca Strait are monitored to be running normally without any disruptions or closures by Indonesian authorities. Therefore, the claim stating that Indonesia has closed the Malacca Strait is untrue information or a hoax. Claim: Indonesia closes the Malacca Strait Rating: Hoax Fact-check: Hoax! United States to Take Over the Malacca Strait Fact-check: Hoax! TNI Installs 200 Missiles in the Malacca Strait to Attack Malaysia