Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) Chairman Shahrir Samad said that although it was a surprising outcome, it would not have much impact on Malaysia, particularly the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).
He said it was still too early to judge Trump as what the controversial billionaire did during his campaign would not be the same as when he takes office.
“I do not see much of an impact as we have good investment relations with other countries in Asia. Our trade with the United States is only about 15-20 per cent.
“Whoever becomes president cannot push aside the importance of the economy.
“We have to differentiate between what happened during the election campaign and when they get elected.”
MCA Deputy President Wee Ka Siong said Trump’s win was unexpected, putting the TPPA in a precarious situation.
“The first question is whether we will continue with TPPA, given that Trump is committed to eliminating the agreement.”
MIC President Dr S Subramaniam said it was too early to judge the new US administration and its effect on bilateral and diplomatic relations with Malaysia.
“We hope that Trump, as the new president, will play the role of peacemaker and continue to help fight for other countries in the world.”
PKR Vice-President Nurul Izzah Anwar said she was surprised and disappointed with the victory of Trump.
“We are very concerned with this development. We are concerned that one of the oldest democracies in the world today can elect Trump as president.
“We are also concerned about the fate of the Muslims there due to his anti-Islamic campaign.”
Klang MP Charles Santiago said Trump’s economic policies were still unclear to the world.
He said this was based on investors’ full flight from risky assets with the S&P 500 index futures falling 5 per cent on overnight trading.
He said this showed a lack of confidence and lack of direction from Trump.
“His policies are really untested. We are going to have a global leader, a president, who is quite directionless as nobody knows where he is going.”