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Published Thu, Sep 14, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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    Kuala Lumpur

    MALAYSIA'S Prime Minister Najib Razak has committed to a review of diplomatic relations and business links with North Korea as well as the strengthening of bilateral defence ties with the United States following a three-day visit to Washington DC at the invitation of President Donald Trump.

    During his visit, Mr Najib pledged to purchase 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft and eight 787-9 Dreamliners, with the "probability" of ordering an equal number of 737s over the next few years.

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