WASHINGTON: Oct 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Saturday, beginning the first of three stops on the first Asia trip of his second term.

After nearly 24 hours of travel with two refueling stops, Air Force One was wheels down in Kuala Lumpur just before 10 a.m. local time on Sunday.

Trump said he is making the stop in Kuala Lumpur to thank Anwar for his country's involvement in helping to end the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

A red carpet has been set upon the tarmac, and moments from now, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will welcome Trump with a formal arrival ceremony, offering the President the pomp and circumstance he enjoys.

Malaysia is hosting the ASEAN Summit, a gathering of South Asian leaders.

"Malaysia helped us. One of the reasons

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