Obama was overwhelmed by Malaysian hospitality, says US ambassador

Barack Obama and Najib laugh simultaneously during a joint press conferences at Kompleks Sri Perdana.

KUALA LUMPUR: It may have been a short visit for Barack Obama, but the US president was overwhelmed by Malaysian hospitality and was touched by its people's warmth and friendliness.

This was disclosed by US Ambassador to Malaysia Joseph Y. Yun at a media roundtable in the US Embassy here on Monday, who said Obama left Malaysia with a tinge of memorable and meaningful nostalgia.