# India-Indonesia Relations

Chokepoint Opportunism: Indonesia’s Malacca Toll Proposal Sparks Regional Backlash

A proposal by Indonesia to levy transit fees on the Malacca Strait has been withdrawn following intense diplomatic pressure from Singapore and Malaysia. Despite the de-escalation, India's multi-billion dollar military buildup on Great Nicobar Island signals a long-term shift toward strategic competition in this vital maritime corridor.