TRUMP’S MALAYSIA VISIT PRAISED FOR DIPLOMATIC WARMTH AND ASEAN LEADERSHIP
Malaysia welcomed US President Donald Trump for the 47th ASEAN Summit, his first visit in a decade, enhancing Malaysia’s status in Southeast Asia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeted Trump, who participated in a traditional dance, boosting ties focused on trade and defence. The summit also marked Timor-Leste’s admission into ASEAN.