The former leader also urges that everyone involved in the preparation, negotiation and finalisation of the Oct 26 trade agreement be questioned.

It is the strongest response yet from the elderly leader about the Oct 26 agreement which has angered the Malaysian public.

It is the first direct complaint from Beijing regarding the agreement praised by the Malaysian government.

In a damning indictment of the Oct 26 deal, the former attorney-general says Anwar 'lamely signed it' without any negotiation.

The collapse of the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire comes as Anwar Ibrahim faces increasing scrutiny for allowing Washington to meddle in Asean affairs.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's comments come as Anwar Ibrahim tries to make light of growing criticism of his handling of Asean affairs and the trade deal he signed with the US.

The trade agreement signed by Anwar Ibrahim is a chilling throwback to the colonial era when Malay sultans were expected to heed the advice (read: command) of the British residents.

A careful review of the texts and annexes of the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement shows it is a one-sided deal that secures Malaysia’s role as a dependent asset for Washington.

The Iran Military Facebook page likely represents the Iranian armed forces and is linked to several other widely followed social media accounts.

Several clauses in the trade deal essentially force Malaysia to give up its independence and align itself with US interests.

Despite a security lockdown in parts of the city, protesters say they will proceed with a planned demonstration.

This comes as police chief Khalid Ismail urged anti-Trump protesters to avoid the Asean Summit venue.