KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — United States President Donald Trump departed Malaysia for Japan this morning, marking the end of his one-day visit to the 47th Asean Summit and related meetings.
The president’s journey continues with further diplomatic engagements in Asia.
President Trump arrived at Kompleks Bunga Raya, Kuala Lumpur International Airport at approximately 9.55am in the iconic presidential limousine, “The Beast.”
Following a farewell handshake with Malaysian officials waiting for his arrival, Trump boarded the official presidential aircraft, Air Force One, at 10.05am.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail was present at the airport along with other government officials to send off Trump.
In a poignant farewell gesture, a vibrant group of traditional Malaysian dancers performed at the departure ceremony, showcasing Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage as they bid farewell to the US President.
Trump spent a few moments watching the performance and clapped in a show of his appreciation before walking up to his plane.
According to a Bernama report, Trump was sent off by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Saifuddin and representatives from the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, including US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan, at his hotel in the capital.
Sin Chew also claimed that Anwar, together with Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail visited Trump this morning at his hotel in Bukit Bintang to say goodbye.
Air Force One departed at 10.13am for Tokyo, Japan — the next leg of Trump’s three-nation Asia tour, which will conclude in South Korea.
Trump’s Malaysia visit began with the brokering of a peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand, with the United States serving as an observer and Malaysia facilitating the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord as Asean chair.
That was followed by a bilateral meeting between Trump and Anwar, where both leaders signed the unprecedented 17-point US-Malaysia Reciprocal Trade Agreement.
The deal aims to strengthen bilateral economic ties, expand market access and enhance supply chain resilience.
Trump’s trip marked his first visit to the South-east Asian region since taking office as the 47th President of the US in January 2025.
Trump is the third US president in history to visit Malaysia after Lyndon B Johnson in 1966 and Barack Obama in 2014 and 2015.
AloJapan.com