Timor-Leste's accession a significant achievement under Malaysia's Asean chairmanship, says Anwar

DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 23 -- Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, shakes hands with Timor-Leste President, Dr José Ramos-Horta, during the official welcome at the Presidential Palace today. - Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The upcoming inclusion of Timor-Leste into Asean is a major achievement under Malaysia's chairmanship, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

"Timor Leste should be given a place in the Asean fraternity. I am glad that all this is happening while Malaysia holds the Asean chairmanship," he said at a special briefing with top editors here on Wednesday (Oct 22) night.