malaysian people i extend to you our warmest greetings. normally, i would say welcome, but since grew up not far from here, you re one of the few leaders who will understand when i say that to you. 48 years ago, the first u.s. president stepped foot onto malaysian soil. back then, t.v. were black and white. it s a good song. and a sound of music movie was winning academy awards. today, mr. president, you see not rubber trees that s linden b. johnson did but soaring sky scrapers. they are a testament to the transformation that is taking place here in malaysia and here