Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has unleashed protests in Southeast Asian countries with large Muslim populations.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak have decided to attend an emergency summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul on Wednesday to discuss the matter.
In Jakarta, some demonstrators on Monday burned the Stars and Stripes as well as pictures of Trump. A day earlier, the Prosperous Justice Party held a massive demonstration in front of the U.S. embassy that drew upward of 4,000 people.
In predominantly Muslim Indonesia, there is concern that public anger could turn violent, prompting authorities to beef up security.
On Friday, there was a massive protest in Kuala Lumpur. According to local media reports, demonstrators shouted "Free Palestine," and young members of the ruling United Malays National Organization, including Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, participated.
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