[UPDATED] Obama's second visit to Malaysia: Here's what you need to know

Astro Awani
November 22, 2015 18:18 MYT
Malaysia tightened security following terrorist attacks in France, Egypt and Lebanon, Khalid said.
US president Barack Obama who arrived Friday for his second visit to Malaysia, in which he is expected to raise important issues on bilateral cooperation, the status of the Opposition, respect for human rights, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).
Astro AWANI will be updating this Live Blog throughout Obama's visit, so do keep reading.
Obama is joining leaders of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) for a weekend summit.
Leaders from eight other countries with close partnerships with the grouping - Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and the United States - will also attend the meetings starting on Saturday.
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Earlier this month, Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican had denied claims that the visit by Obama here is to put pressure on Malaysia to sign the TPPA.
He said Obama's visit here was not intended to put pressure on any agreement for the purchase of aircraft or arms.
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SUNDAY (November 22,2015)
5.45pm: Obama leaves Malaysia after attending ASEAN-related summits.

Air Force One carrying US President Obama leaves Subang military base outside Kuala Lumpur pic.twitter.com/8w02BR2CwJ

— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) November 22, 2015
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4pm: Obama leaves to TUDM, Subang for his flight back.
3.30pm: Obama holds a press conference at Ritz Carlton, KL. Journalists and crew members from local and international media attend the press conference.

PC by President Obama ended without any questions from non-American press @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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"But I have emphasised to him (Najib), the importance of transparency as well as rooting out corruption," said Obama @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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"I'm not going to comment in investigations being done in a foreign country," said Obama when asked abt allegations against Najib @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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TPPA has real, enforcable ways for the member nations to end trafficking - President Obama @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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"The most powerful tool we have to fight ISIL is we can not be afraid," said President Obama @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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"We will cut down their finances, we will hunt them down, we will destroy ISIL," said Obama @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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"United States cannot be at war with any religion, including Islam," said Obama @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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More than 100 nations have become a part of a movement against ISIL - President Obama @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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"We are ready to cooperate with other countries in combating ISIL," said President Obama @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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2pm: Obama is expected to hold a press conference at Ritz Carlton here.

The Astro AWANI crew are also here to cover the press conference by President Obama @501Awani pic.twitter.com/KQHv1KuvPT

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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The reporters have taken their seats while waiting for President Obama to arrive @501Awani pic.twitter.com/E5LaF6C60G

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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The press videographers preparing their equipment ahead of the PC by President Obama later @501Awani pic.twitter.com/TQ0MbKb6qB

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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The stage is set for US President Barack Obama to address the media at around 3.20pm today @501Awani pic.twitter.com/yHbEhHuJQg

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 22, 2015
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11am: Preparations are underway for Malaysia say ' Thank You' and Goodbye ' to President Barack Obama, who is scheduled to return back early this evening .
10:50am: The sound of police sirens was heard around the capital to accompany the head of states including Obama, who are headed to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre ( KLCC ) to attend the 27th ASEAN summit today morning.

SATURDAY [November 21,2015]
4.00 pm: Obama meets with a group of social activists in an hour-long meeting to discuss issues on TPPA, corruption and human rights, as well as corruption allegations involving national strategic investment fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

One for the album...!! An afternoon dialogue with president Obama pic.twitter.com/cugjqVvzTL

— Cynthia Gabriel (@cynthia_gabriel) November 21, 2015
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Among those present at the meeting include National Human Rights Society president Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan; Bersih 2.0 chairman Maria Chin Abdullah; and Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism executive director, Cynthia Gabriel.
2.15 pm: President Obama meets the children at the Dignity for Children Foundation in KL. It is an organisation that assists refugees.

Pres. Obama meets w/ children at the Dignity for Children Foundation in KL, an org that assists refugees. #ObamaInKL pic.twitter.com/G5Le79rgye

— U.S. Embassy KL (@usembassykl) November 21, 2015
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10.40am: The US president who arrived yesterday for the 27th ASEAN Summit, officially began his second day trip today with the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2015 at the Shangri-La Hotel here.
In his speech, Obama said the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) represents more than just trade, it is a vision of a better future in the global economy

TPPA will help the economic integration among the member countries - President Obama @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 21, 2015
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"TPPA removes all barriers and open markets. TPPA is a win for all the nations involved," said Obama #ABIS2015 @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 21, 2015
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10:37am: According to the U.S President, they have expanded their cooperation with emerging markets such as Malaysia and Indonesia.

"We have expanded our cooperation with emerging markets such as Malaysia, Indonesia," said President Obama #ABIS2015 @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 21, 2015
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10:35am: Obama also expressed his gratitude to Malaysia for hosting the 27th ASEAN Summit.

"Terima kasih banyak," kata Presiden Obama kpd Malaysia sbg hos Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ini @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 21, 2015
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10:30am: President Obama sent his condolences to those involved in the incident in Mali and also condemned what he called the "appalling" jihadist attack that left at least 27 people dead, including an American citizen.

Presiden Obama merakamkan ucapan takziah kpd mereka yg terlibat dlm insiden di Mali @501Awani

— Hafiz Marzukhi (@hafizmarzukhi) November 21, 2015
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10:20am: Obama begin his speech at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2015 at the Shangri-La Hotel here today.

FRIDAY [November 20, 2015]
8.02pm: Press Conference with Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and US President Barack Obama.
Eradicating terrorism, IS, climate change and TPPA among the topics discussed betweet the two country.
Below are highlights from the press conference, which took place at the KLCC Convention Centre.

PC has started.PM welcomes US Pres. To cooperate on eradicating extremism and IS #ObamaMalaysia @501awani pic.twitter.com/6Th9QUovnI

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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PM: Important for us to present counter narrative and authentic Islam to counter IS. @501Awani #ObamaMalaysia pic.twitter.com/nky9cblTfs

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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PM: We also discussed TPPA. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/1mZ5P3PCE6

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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PM: We also discussed climate change. We cannot afford not to have a deal in Paris. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/R3K8N2c8cN

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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PM: South China Sea. We hope tension will not escalate. @501Awani #ObamaMalaysia pic.twitter.com/Zz0hDRAzaX

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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PM: It has been a very good meeting. @501Awani #ObamaMalaysia pic.twitter.com/GnguLtVTX1

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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Pres: ASEAN is critical partner to US. Econ and security. We have very strong relationship. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/hyT5kVV09o

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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Pres: Malaysia's voice as a muslim nation is critical to fight IS. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/1N7yRZfQKA

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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Pres: TPP. We had a good discussion on progress. Hopefully M'sia will ratify agreement. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/iqjo8UfSoF

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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Pres: SCS. Basic rules of maritime must be used to solve tension. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/K8d1ct0PTr

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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End of PC. DPM and MOFA were also there. Pres and PM didn't answer any questions. @501Awani #ObamaMalaysia.

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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7.24pm: The media about to enter the hall for a conference after the Malaysia-US bilateral meeting.

We are lining up to go into the hall for the PC post Malaysia-US Bil. Meeting. @501Awani #ObamaMalaysia pic.twitter.com/J8oXjT8J3P

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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According to a PMO source both leaders will give statements. No questions from journalists. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/bo3a5vFz6M

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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6.46pm: Local press await for clearance before the start of the Malaysia-US bilateral meeting.

Malaysia-US Bilateral Meeting-Progress! We are now outside the hall! @501Awani #ObamaMalaysia pic.twitter.com/lQW3tMlYrv

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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Selected Malaysian journalists and camerapersons are still waiting for clearance to go in. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/hXHhCWZ9VH

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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6.44pm: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak arrives for the bilateral meeting held at KLCC.

PM DS @NajibRazak has arrived for the US-Malaysia Bil. Meeting at KLCC @501Awani #ObamaMalaysia pic.twitter.com/WS6DpcoDmE

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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6.37pm: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrives for the Malaysia-US bilateral meeting.

TPM Datuk Sri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has arrived at KLCC for the Malaysia-US Bil Meeting. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/jCMz2MT2nW

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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6.29pm: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman arrives at KLCC Convention Centre.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman has arrived at KLCC. Possibly to join the PM-@BarackObama PC #ObamaMalaysia pic.twitter.com/opHQysuvKz

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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6.17pm: Members of the media await for clearance for Malaysia-US bilateral meeting. Astro AWANI's Rizal Zulkapli reports.

Malaysia-US Bilateral Meeting. Members of the media waiting for clearance to go in. #ObamaMalaysia @501Awani pic.twitter.com/BoUl5RNMf1

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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5.56pm: Treat people with respect and dignity, advises Obama.
That concludes Obama's Q&A session with a group of participants and leaders under the US' Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI).

.@POTUS: I so strongly believe that the future of humanity depends on us all treating people w/ respect and dignity. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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5.52pm: Obama says we not only need to embrace change but need to know how everyone will benefit from it.

.@POTUS: I think we have to embrace change but then we have to figure out how everyone benefits from change not just the very few. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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5.44pm: Obama says US consumers are more and more interested in organic products.

.@POTUS: In the U.S. at least, people, consumers are more and more interested in environmentally friendly + organic products. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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5.30pm: "You do what you can and you're never going to be completely satisfied." - Obama

.@POTUS: That why you have young people, we leave you something to do. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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.@POTUS: You do what you can and youe never going to be completely satisfied w/ what you accomplish. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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5.24pm: Who is the most inspirational person in Obama's life?

.@POTUS: Most inspirational person in my life was my Mom. #YSEALI pic.twitter.com/oTQ3qtuKwH

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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5.06pm: "A lot of young people don't think farming is a high ambition." - Obama

.@POTUS: We want to encourage people that working on the land is an important thing. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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.@POTUS: A lot of young people don think farming is a high ambition. #YSEALI pic.twitter.com/paSJAOiIFf

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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4.51pm: "One of those values is that countries work best when everybody has a voice that can be respected." - Obama

.@POTUS: I do believe that there are basic values that we all share. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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.@POTUS: One of those values is that countries work best when everybody has a voice that can be respected. #YSEALI pic.twitter.com/lCnkJDNe4H

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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4.30pm: Obama applauds the contribution of youths in this region.

.@POTUS: 65% of the population is under the age of 35. Young people like you will define the future of this region. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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4.25pm: "Young people like you will define the future of this region." - Obama

.@POTUS: 65% of the population is under the age of 35. Young people like you will define the future of this region. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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4.20pm: "You have the power to change the world" - Obama

.@POTUS: More than any generation in human history, you have the power to change your communities, your countries, and the world. #YSEALI

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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4.11pm: Obama begins the town hall session at Taylor's University in Petaling Jaya.

.@POTUS: It is wonderful to be back in #Malaysia. @usembassykl @usmission2asean @tayloruni #YSEALI pic.twitter.com/oIRsmLD8M2

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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4.00pm: Watch live streaming of YSEALI town hall session with Obama here

Watch @501Awani as we bring to you the #YSEALISummit with Pres @BarackObama live from @taylorsuni #YSEALI #ObamaInKL pic.twitter.com/HrQqmFhjvx

— Malik Ridhwan (@malikridhwan) November 20, 2015
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3.30pm: The Air Force One carrying Obama arrives at the TUDM, Subang Airport.

US Pres. @BarackObama has arrived in Malaysia for his 2nd visit. Tune in to @501Awani. #ObamaDatangMalaysia pic.twitter.com/IewMVkEdY6

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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US Pres. @BarackObama 's Air Force One has landed in Subang. @501Awani #ObamaDatangMalaysia pic.twitter.com/pF43Hymdra

— Rizal Zulkapli AWANI (@rizalzulkapli) November 20, 2015
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3.11pm: A group of participants and leaders under the US' Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) are waiting eagerly for the arrival of US president Barack Obama.
A town hall session is expected to begin at 4pm today at Taylor’s University, Petaling Jaya.

It's getting warm in here! Are you ready for the #YSEALI Town Hall event? pic.twitter.com/GmXTl3Jhzv

— YSEALI (@yseali) November 20, 2015
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1.59pm: President Obama is now on his way to Kuala Lumpur after departing from Manila, about an hour ago.

President Barack Obama is on his way to Malaysia!

Posted by U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur on

1.44pm: Special collector's edition T-shirt will be given away to few lucky likers of US Embassy Kuala Lumpur Facebook page.

Upgrade your street fashion cred with this #ObamaInKL "Signature" Collector's Ed T-shirt: https://t.co/iQlhXWnGqN pic.twitter.com/pP2AT2F1dh

— U.S. Embassy KL (@usembassykl) November 20, 2015
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12.59pm: The US Embassy launches hashtag #ObamaInKL in welcoming Obama to the capital.

He's back!President Barack Obama will be arriving in Kuala Lumpur today! The President will be in Malaysia from...

Posted by U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, November 19, 2015

12.50pm: Astro AWANI Business Desk Editor, Rizal Zulkapli makes preparations to cover the US-Malaysia Bilateral Meeting scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur this evening.

11.30am: Members of the media make final arrangements to cover the Obama's arrival in Subang this afternoon.
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said soldiers had been deployed in Kuala Lumpur as an extra security precaution, amid unconfirmed reports of an "imminent terrorist threat" ahead of Obama's arrival.
"There have been reports of imminent terrorist threats in Malaysia. At this point, I would like to underline that they have yet to be confirmed," he said in a statement yesterday.
Malaysia tightened security following terrorist attacks in France, Egypt and Lebanon, Khalid said.
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