KUALA LUMPUR (May 10): The U.S. Department of State has congratulated Malaysians on their participation in a hard-fought election campaign.

In a statement May 9 by its spokesperson Heather Nauert, the department said Malaysians from all parties, states and backgrounds engaged in the electoral process in large numbers, peacefully and with great enthusiasm.

“We fully expect all institutions will carry out their functions and duties to produce and implement official results in accordance with the federal constitution and the will of the people,” the statement added.