On behalf of the President and the people of the United States, we congratulate Prime Minister Najib on his coalition’s victory in Malaysia’s parliamentary elections on Sunday May 5.  We also congratulate the people of Malaysia, who turned out in record numbers to cast their votes, as well as the parties of the opposition coalition on their campaigns, as a vibrant opposition is a foundation of democracy.

We note concerns regarding reported irregularities in the conduct of the election, and believe it is important that Malaysian authorities address concerns that have been raised.  We look forward to the outcome of their investigations.  The United States looks forward to continuing its close cooperation with the government and the people of Malaysia to continue to strengthen democracy, peace, and prosperity in the region. - WHITEHOUSE.GOV

WORLD NEWS US PRESS SECRETARY MALAYSIA ELECTIONS

Pihak berkuasa sudah memperoleh semua dokumen dan maklumat terperinci mengenai penglibatan tiga pemimpin pembangkang yang dipercayai mendalangi pencerobohan kumpulan pengganas Kiram di Lahad Datu, Sabah pada Februari lalu.

Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, kesemua dokumen dan maklumat tersebut sedang diteliti bagi memperkukuhkan hujah apabila tiga pemimpin itu didakwa mahkamah nanti.

"Ketika saya menjadi Menteri Pertahanan, saya ada dedahkan terdapat beberapa individu terlibat membantu kumpulan pengganas menceroboh Lahad Datu dan mereka pernah mengadakan pertemuan dengan kumpulan pengganas Kiram....