The White House Wednesday congratulated the people of Malaysia on a successful election and Prime Minister Najib Razak on his coalition's victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday. “We note concerns regarding reported irregularities in the conduct of the election, and believe it is important that Malaysian authorities address concerns that have been raised," White House spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement. “We look forward to the outcome of their investigations. The United States looks forward to continuing its close cooperation with the government and the people of Malaysia to continue to strengthen democracy, peace, and prosperity in the region," Carney said.
