In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. The Malaysian foreign minister, Syed Hamid Albar, later told local reporters that Powell had proposed that American and Malaysian officials review the idea of forming a regional training center in Malaysia to coordinate antiterrorism activities.
Malaysian foreign minister, Syed Albar told reporters that Powell proposed American and Malaysian officials should contemplate forming a training center in Malaysia to coordinate antiterrorism activities.