Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOs

The volatility of global oil prices caused by the US and Israel’s war on Iran is taking a toll on the most vulnerable people, by slowing or blocking food and medical aid from reaching them.

Now aid organisations are calling for a “humanitarian corridor” to be opened through the strait of Hormuz amid rocketing transportation costs.

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© Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

© Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

© Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

JOHOR BAHRU, April 29 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

During the meeting, His Majesty was briefed on matters relating to state development, the well-being of the people and current issues.

According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page, the audience session took place at Istana Pasir Pelangi, here. — Bernama