Strait of Malacca links the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean . A terrorist group might be planning attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Malacca , one of the world 's busiest shipping lanes , Singapore 's navy warned Thursday . About 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 flooding .
Strait of Malacca links the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean . About 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 flooding .