Malaysia and the US also inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Critical Minerals during the ceremony. According to the White House, Malaysia has committed to refraining from banning, or imposing quotas on, exports to the US of critical minerals or rare earth elements.

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to attend the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asean Nations, or ASEAN.

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.

President Trump is on a multi-country trip through Asia and will meet multiple foreign leaders.

President Trump danced with a troupe of native performers upon arrival in the Malaysian capital for the first leg of an Asian tour. Looking fresh after a 23-hour flight from Washington, the 79-year-old swung his hips and pumped his fists to the beat of a drum near a red carpet on the airport tarmac outside Air Force One on Sunday morning local time.

Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, with the Spaniard finishing ahead of KTM's Pedro Acosta and Honda's Joan Mir, to claim his third victory of the season.

Trump joins Malaysian performers in traditional dance, receives online praise while attending ASEAN summit engagements

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