KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is seeking new sources of fuel amid a global crunch caused by the war in Iran, though any supplies would need to be able to be processed by the country's refineries, the Economy Minister said on Wednesday (June 10).

Malaysian refineries are largely dependent on crude oil originating from the Middle East. 

Some have reduced output due to a lack of feedstock following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas supplies.