KUALA LUMPUR: US President Barack Obama declined to comment on controversies raging in Malaysia.
"I don't comment about investigations happening back in the United States and I certainly will not comment on investigations taking place in a country where I am visiting," said Obama during a press conference at the Ritz-Carlton here
However Obama said he did raise the importance of transparency, accountability and the importance of good governance with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, as he does with other world leaders,.
He also said that he emphasised the importance of civil society and a free press during discussions with Najib.
