Malaysia to host major summit of Muslim leaders

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador (second, right) inspecting the safety and security preparations for the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Tuesday (Dec 17). - Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will this week host a summit of Muslim leaders billed as a forum to look at the Islamic world's problems, but it will be closely watched for Middle East power plays and their stance on China's Uighur minority.

Leaders from Iran, Turkey, and Qatar will be among hundreds of delegates attending the three-day event set to discuss myriad challenges faced by Muslims.