In his congratulatory letter, Dalai Lama said, "I had the pleasure of visiting your beautiful country in 1982." He further added, "When I was invited to speak on peace and universal responsibility. I was also happy to have the opportunity of exchanging views with the late Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman and other leaders.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Congratulations Dato' Seri @anwaribrahim on your election as the Prime Minister of Malaysia. I look forward to working closely together to further strengthen India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership."
The Palace in a statement announced that the decision was taken after having discussions with other rulers in a special meeting of the nation's nine state monarchs.
Malaysia is heading for a hung parliament as the coalition led by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin make gains but fail to win a clear majority.
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], November 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Malaysia's Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition led by the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) scored a key election victory on Saturday, winning over control of the Malacca state.
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 21 (ANI): Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Saturday sworn in as Malaysia's ninth prime minister, replacing Muhyiddin Yassin, who resigned on Monday after losing majority support in the lower house of Parliament.
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 20 (ANI): Former Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia on Friday.