Trump, Anwar arrive at KL Convention Centre in 'The Beast'

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the United States President Donald Trump ride The Beast, the state car specially flown in for the visit, which will accompany President Trump throughout his stay in Malaysia. -Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump have arrived together in "The Beast" – the nickname for Cadillac One, the American leader's limousine – at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here for the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits.

Anwar rode with Trump to the venue on Sunday (Oct 26) morning after the President touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 10.06am.

U.S. President Donald Trump waves from his official vehicle, The Beast, as he heads to attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit after arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. -Reuters

He was greeted by a performance showcasing Malaysia’s diverse cultures upon touchdown, and joined in the dances.

Trump's highly anticipated visit makes him the third US president to visit Malaysia, after Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966, followed by Barack Obama, who made two trips in 2014 and 2015.

The delegation of United States (US) President Donald Trump arrives in Malaysia on Sunday to attend the 47th Asean Summit, marking the first visit by a US president to the country in a decade and his maiden visit to Malaysia.-Bernamapic

During this trip, Trump is set to witness Cambodia and Thailand sign a deal after he helped broker an end to a five-day border conflict in July.

He is also scheduled to attend the 13th Asean-US Summit alongside a bilateral meeting between Malaysia and the United States.

Malaysia also aims to conclude the Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States during this summit.

Trump is then expected to attend a working dinner with Asean leaders later Sunday evening.