KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Donald Trump, who claimed victory in the United States presidential election.
He added that Trump's comeback brings renewed opportunities, and Malaysia is ready to move forward with optimism, collaboration, and shared purpose.
"Congratulations to Trump on his remarkable political comeback and victory in the presidential election.
This new chapter brings renewed opportunities, and we're ready to move forward with optimism, collaboration and shared purpose," he said in a posting on all of his social media accounts.
Anwar added that Malaysia, as Asean Chair in 2025, hopes the US will reinvigorate its engagement with Southeast Asia.
He also expressed hope that the US would use its considerable influence to help end the devastating violence and loss of life in Palestine and Ukraine.
"The United States remains Malaysia's largest source of foreign investment and a vital player in the Asia-Pacific region. As Asean Chair in 2025, Malaysia hopes that America will reinvigorate its engagement with Southeast Asia.
"We also urge the US to use its considerable influence to help end the devastating violence and loss of life in Palestine and Ukraine.
"We look forward to working closely with the incoming president to foster mutual benefits for the people of both our nations," he said.
Earlier today, Trump claimed victory and pledged to "heal" the country as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback.
His exuberant speech came although only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far.