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 United States' tariff rate on Malaysia remains at 19% with exemptions given to 1,711 tariff lines, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Spain's Alex Marquez claims a third win of the season by finishing 2.676 seconds clear of fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

The president will kick off his Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 26 where he will participate in the 47th ASEAN Summit.

SEPANG: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Malaysia to attend the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, which are taking place in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Sunday (Oct 26) to Tuesday.

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.

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.