The International Trade & Industry Ministry (Miti) said on Monday that Malaysia will host the first-ever virtual summit of leaders from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations in November.

The ministry's statement comes amid political uncertainty faced by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

It said Muhyiddin will chair the Economic Leaders' Meeting (Aelm) on Nov 20 which will have the participation of all 21 Apec economic leaders...