US President Donald Trump arrived Sunday in Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit and a Cambodia-Thailand peace accord that is expected to be signed. Trump was welcomed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with a ceremony. He landed around 10 am local time (0200GMT) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

President Donald Trump left for Asia late on Oct. 24, as the U.S. government shutdown continues and with the president seeking to resolve a trade war.

The US president is starting a high-stakes trip to Asia, the highlight of which is a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Since trade negotiations between Malaysia and the US kicked off in April, Malaysia has already increased its purchase of American gas and tightened controls on “origin washing” and movement of AI chips - curbs aimed at clamping down on Chinese evasion of trade sanctions.

Trump joined the Malaysian group, performing traditional dance, and waved his arm after dancing on the spot ahead of the summit with leaders of the ASEAN group of nations.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has warned Southeast Asian counterparts that neutrality is shrinking due to big power rivalry.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit, marking his first visit in 8 years. He will hold bilateral talks, witness a peace declaration, and continue his Asia tour to Japan and South Korea.

The Opening Ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits is scheduled for 26 October and will be attended by all ASEAN Leaders, including the President and the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste,