Strait of Malacca links the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean . Estimated 15 million barrels of oil are transported through the strait every day . The Straits of Malacca is a narrow waterway that connects the Arabian Gulf with the Bay of Bengal in India, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Strait of Malacca links the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean . Estimated 15 million barrels of oil are transported through the strait every day . At its narrowest point the strait is only 1.7 miles wide , making it vulnerable to attack .