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📰 White House in Kuala Lumpur - PRESS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2025 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
President Donald J. Trump Concludes a Historic Visit to Malaysia - Declares Local Cuisine “Tremendous, Absolutely the Best in Asia.”
KUALA LUMPUR - Following high-level meetings at the ASEAN Summit, President Donald J. Trump made what he called his “most delicious diplomatic decision yet” - sampling Malaysia’s world-famous dishes in a late-night food tour across Kuala Lumpur.
"The food here - it’s tremendous. The rice, the chicken, the peanuts - all winners. Nobody does breakfast like Malaysia,” President Trump said, referring to Nasi Lemak, which he praised as “a strong dish - Amazing rice, strong sambal - a little fiery, like CNN”
President Trump was also seen enjoying Roti Canai, Beef Rendang, and Char Kway Teow (Penang duck egg edition), describing the wok hei (smoky flames) as “a beautiful sight - Tremendous energy, great for business.”
When offered Teh Tarik, the President reportedly requested “kurang manis, 3 times” calling it “probably the best deal I’ve made all day.”
The President concluded the night at a local mamak stall, where he was served Mee Goreng Mamak, Satay Kajang, and Chendol (prepared by PAS, malaysia top opposition party) - which he declared “the best ice in Asia, believe me.”
In a statement, the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office noted,
“This visit strengthened bilateral ties - and possibly cholesterol.”
The President complimented: “Malaysia has the best food, folks, no contest. Great country. Tremendous food. You guys know how to win."