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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will return to Manila on November 17 to attend a special ASEAN-US summit, following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Kuala Lumpur the day prior. Anwar will lead Malaysia's delegation at the 49th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in the Philippine capital from November 15 to 17, participating in 10 summits, three engagement sessions, and multiple ministerial meetings.

Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Datuk Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony outlined Anwar's itinerary, which includes discussions on regional political and security issues, as well as economic and socio-cultural matters. Anwar will be accompanied by his wife, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, and Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Johari Abdul Ghani.

On November 15, Anwar will attend plenary and retreat sessions of the 49th ASEAN Summit, engagement sessions with various ASEAN bodies, and summs with China, the UN, Australia, and South Korea. His absence on November 17 will be filled by Mohamad Hasan, who will represent Malaysia at several meetings, including the 29th ASEAN Plus Three Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit.