Malaysia has expressed hope that the new Barack Onama-led United States administration will be more respectful of the sovereignty of smaller nations, and not focus on power and force as tools to solve the problems of the world.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said this in a press statement yesterday to congratulate Obama on his historic victory, adding the victory is not only meaningful for the Americans but for the human race as a whole."Obama's victory also brings hope for change in the world. We hope he becomes the new torch for the pursuit of democracy."
Rais said Obama's victory showed that Americans can select their leader without taking into consideration the colour of one's skin or religion. There is high hope that Obama can bring about many positive changes in international relations, especiallyto the bilateral relationship between Malaysia and US.
Malaysia will continue to work on fostering bilateral ties with the new administration and we hope Obama will give his due attention to developing countries in the context of humanity, development and bilateral ties.
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said in a statement that Obama 's call for unity and his promise to forge a new direction in the relationship between US and the rest of the world is welcomed by Malaysians."The support that President-elect Obama draws from across racial, religious and generational lines parallels the sentiments felt by Malaysians from all walks of life who earlier this year cast votes in vehement opposition to the failed policies of an incumbent regime.
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said:" Obama's win is wonderful news as it showed that the president-elect was judged on his character and not the colour of his skin."
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