Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said bilateral ties between Malaysia and the United States will not be affected by Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.

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 told 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 that ensure better returns. - BERNAMA