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 terrorists ' intent is probably to achieve widespread publicity and showcase that it remains a viable group , '' said an advisory issued by the Singapore Navy Information Fusion Centre ( IFC ) . 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 . The Straits of Malacca is a narrow waterway that connects the Arabian Gulf with the Bay of Bengal in India, Malaysia and Indonesia.