SEPANG — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day state visit at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

The visit marks Xi’s second official trip to Malaysia in 12 years, after his last visit in 2013.

The Air China flight carrying the president landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here at 6.30pm.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim along with Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing were present to greet Xi’s delegation.

Upon his arrival, Xi inspected a guard of honour comprising 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial) under the command of Lieutenant Mohamad Nafis Norshid.

Xi was then warmly welcomed with a cultural performance featuring a medley of traditional Malay, Chinese and Indian drum rhythms by the Arjunasukma Academy from Gombak.