Anwar in Indonesia in 1st trip since taking office

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in Indonesia Monday on his first overseas trip since taking office.

He said Malaysia intends to contribute to the development of Indonesia’s new capital city on their shared Borneo island.Indonesia is the region’s largest economy and a traditional first diplomatic destination for new leaders in the 10-member Association of Southeast Asia Nations.Indonesia's President Joko Widodo hosted Anwar at a ceremony in the presidential palace in Bogor, just outside the capital, Jakarta.

At a joint news conference, Widodo welcomed the interest of Malaysian investors to be involved in building a new capital city in Borneo.Anwar said at least ten Malaysian companies have committed to invest in Indonesia’s new capital city project.