Explanation:

Both statements are correct.

• The strait of Malacca connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean).

• It runs between the Indonesian island of Sumatra to the west and peninsular (West) Malaysia and extreme southern Thailand to the east.

• Shortest Sea route between the Middle East and East Asia, helping to reduce the time and cost of transportation among Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

• Through this corridor, approximately 60% of the world's maritime trade transits, and is the main source of oil supply for two of the main Asian consumers: the People's Republic of China and Japan.

Hence option 3rd is correct.