The former First Lady shared pictures of her hugging young girls as part of her Obama Foundation conference tour to inspire and empower women in the region. Her caption read: “This week I sat down with Lana Condor and some Obama Leaders for a conversation about the transformative power of girls’ education. “No one knows this issue better than these leaders, who work in countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, and Laos to remove the barriers that prevent girls from pursuing their dreams.
“It was wonderful to hear them share their insights and advice with one another, and I can’t wait to see the good that continues to come from their work in the years ahead.”
Fans of the former First Lady went into a frenzy of praise for Michelle and her work.
Many highlighted the positive work Michelle was doing in the region.
Theresa Chaney commented on Instagram: “The future is indeed bright! We are rooting for the next generation of women leaders.”
Kaazim James shared on Instagram: “No one should even have to live with the fact that their dreams to make this world a better world for everyone is being taken away from them.
“Michelle Obama, the little things you do are making a difference.”
The ex-First Lady’s Instagram post was flooded with praise.
Stella Dominguez wrote on the post: “I love this pic!”
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Arun Av posted: “Ma’am you are such an inspiration to everyone.”
Barb Wailes wrote: “An inspiration to all.”
Some Instagram users claimed they missed Michelle.
One account holder wrote: “We miss you as First Lady every day.”
A second posted: “Please come back to the White House.”
Other users of the social media site urged Michelle to run for President of the US.
Stephanie Peralta commented: “Run for president.”
While in Kuala Lumpur, Michelle and Barack took a break from their conference to take part in a DIY workshop.
The pair shared a tender moment as Barack helped his wife as she wielded a drill.