He said that the US president would obviously have to work together with Malaysia and other countries in various fields.
“I believe that he will adopt an approach that will help the US build cooperation with all countries.
“I myself know him personally. He is not someone new to me.”
He spoke to reporters after closing the “Daya E-Usahawan 2016” and opening the “E Usahawan@Marketplace” programmes at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today.
Najib said the US presidential election result, which could be described as extraordinary, proved that American voters wanted a president who could develop the country’s economy and provide jobs.
“He (Trump), being a successful entrepreneur and billionaire, they (voters) wanted to give the opportunity to a non-conventional politician, not from among those familiar with the White House experience.
“The voters wanted to try something different,” he said.
Trump, the candidate from the Republican Party, beat his opponent from the Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, in a stiff contest in the presidential election today after going through a campaign, regarded by some quarters as bitter and often vicious.
In a thrilling contest, Trump achieved marginal victories in many states, including Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, and even seized states that were pro-Democrat, such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.