Cire 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2013 I heard from the news that Pres.Obama is coming to Malaysia to attend 4th.Global Entrepreneurship Summit. Security will be tight..possibility of taking photos of the plane? United States President Barack Obama may attend the 4th Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2013 in Kuala Lumpur on October 11, which will mark his first visit to Malaysia. Ministry of Finance secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Irwan Serigar Abdullah said so far, indications from the White House were positive on the possibility of Obama attending the summit. "World leaders will congregate at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Summit 2013 in Bali, Indonesia, from October 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted April 24, 2013 I think a photo from Anjung Tinjau should be possible. Roadside departure / arrival could be possible too. Secluded spots such as Ladang could be well guarded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 in any case, there will be 2 Air Foce 1 747s - and one will be the decoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 I like the guy, and it's nice he's coming. But i just set a reminder in my calendar to make sure i don't have any travel in or out of KUL around that time. His predecessor caused me a mega delay in Heathrow once and i didn't particularly enjoy that...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 His predecessor caused me a mega delay in Heathrow once and i didn't particularly enjoy that...... Baffling why head of states are still accommodated at LHR considering how congested that place is already Wouldn't one of those military places dotted round London, eg Brize Norton, cause less disruptions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Baffling why head of states are still accommodated at LHR considering how congested that place is already Wouldn't one of those military places dotted round London, eg Brize Norton, cause less disruptions ? Maybe the airbases do not have VIP facilities and as such not fit for visiting head of state? Not that LHR is much more luxurious in the first place... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 If not mistaken, Queeney used to make do with Brize Norton ? Couldn't have been too shoddy if so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) He visited Singapore a few years back and Airforce 1 was parked at Seletar base IIRC. From Seletar he was whisked in the motorcade. There were no issues photographing Airforce 1 and the motorcade from a distance. Edited April 25, 2013 by xtemujin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Obama came to sin 2 years ago - and its not seletar airport but his plane landed at Paya Lebar base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 He visited Singapore a few years back and Airforce 1 was parked at Seletar base IIRC. From Seletar he was whisked in the motorcade. There were no issues photographing Airforce 1 and the motorcade from a distance. Seletar can't even take a fully loaded 737! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cire 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 VIPs of such high profile would probably not want to pass through the airport terminals etc. Most likely to have been whisked away and returned to the plane as soon as possible. It will allows the US's intelligence to "sanitise" the possible areas that Pres.Obama will appear/travel on. I wondered how many streets will be blocked off by this visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Hmmm; that means he will be the 2nd US President to visit Malaysia after LBJ back in 1960s; correct me if i'm wrong here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Secret Service might be stationed at Anjung Tinjau. Even when the E-4B came to KUL last year and parked far away near the MAS hangars, there were foreigners dressed like Secret Service agents with very large binoculars keeping an eye on the plane from Anjung Tinjau. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 So we would expect the beredar team to be putting in a few extra shifts then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 in any case, there will be 2 Air Foce 1 747s - and one will be the decoy. He could also be in one of the Super Puma or any private jet that escorting the two jumbo jets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lock SH 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Do not discount SZB just yet ....... an airforce base with better security although lack of VIP lounge. He may not be in a motorcade from the airport but 'Marine 01' could do the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cire 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2013 SZB ? I think the traffic going in and out of that airport to the city center will be horrendous for its security details, and also to the Malaysian general public. When Najib decided to pay Port Klang a visit some time ago, a couple of major streets leading to and out of the tiny village were blocked off causing much inconvenience to the locals. So, one could imagine the massive traffic snarls that would happen during Pres.Obama's visit to Malaysia. Apart from this, it would be nice to have the President of USA visiting our uniquely cultural-blended Malaysia. A recognition of sorts I would say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashmil Abd Ghani 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2013 Let we guess, which hotel mr. president will stay??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted May 4, 2013 SZB ? I think the traffic going in and out of that airport to the city center will be horrendous for its security details, and also to the Malaysian general public. On the morning when then President Mandela decided to drop by KL for a visit, I was stuck in a taxi (meter running) on an access road to the Federal highway, which someone had decided it was best to isolate for security, protocol or whatever reasoning, for close to a half hour, so as to facilitate the VIP's motorcade to whizz past us in all but five seconds or so Yes Mr President, you have a good day too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Barack Obama surprises Najib with personal call over GE13 victory KUALA LUMPUR: President Barack Obama telephoned Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Tuesday to congratulate the prime minister on his success in getting the mandate from the people to continue leading Malaysia. In the surprise call, Obama expressed his understanding and acceptance of the process and results of the country's recently-concluded GE13. In a statement issued here Tuesday, the Prime Minister's Office said that during the conversation, the US president was also briefed on the Government's efforts to ensure the clean and fair process of the elections. It said that on his part, Obama had agreed to participate in the two-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kuala Lumpur, beginning Oct 11. Read more here: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2013%2F5%2F14%2Fnation%2F20130514200718&sec=nation&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) I like the guy, and it's nice he's coming. But i just set a reminder in my calendar to make sure i don't have any travel in or out of KUL around that time. His predecessor caused me a mega delay in Heathrow once and i didn't particularly enjoy that...... Typical.... that cowboy is such a show stopper....! Barack Obama surprises Najib with personal call over GE13 victory Read more here: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2013%2F5%2F14%2Fnation%2F20130514200718&sec=nation&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter President Obama probably didn't care about how Ah Jib Gor got thru the line... as long as he upheld the value of democracy, it is all that matters. The rest are just none anyone else's bee's wax... Mind you, fake democracy is a kind of democracy! Edited May 14, 2013 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) While it would be great for a sitting US president to visit Malaysia (trivia: the last sitting US President to visit Malaysia was Lyndon Johnson in 1966!), traffic is going to be a nightmare in and out of KL! LA almost always come to a standstill whenever Obama is in town. While many LA residents like and voted for Obama, Angelenos hate it when the president comes to town because of the traffic chaos it will create. Barack Obama surprises Najib with personal call over GE13 victory This is pretty normal - most foreign leaders make a congratulatory call to a newly elected leader or an incumbent leader who successfully defended his/her seat after an election. Edited May 14, 2013 by Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 That was actually the headline of that article, which I forgot to quote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 15, 2013 LA almost always come to a standstill whenever Obama is in town. While many LA residents like and voted for Obama, Angelenos hate it when the president comes to town because of the traffic chaos it will create. There will always be an American president, so whether it is Obama or not, there will always be traffic chaos when the POTUS is in town. Anyway how much KUL traffic will be affected remains to be seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 US shutdown halts Barack Obama's Malaysia trip President Barack Obama has called off his trip to Malaysia to tackle the US government shutdown, the office of Malaysia's PM Najib Razak has said. Secretary of State John Kerry will represent him next week instead, the office said. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24362141 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites