KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on securing a second term, after a spirited campaign.
In a Facebook post, Anwar said the result, which was called swiftly on election night, spoke volumes and was a clear verdict from Australians.
“Australia plays a pivotal role in the Asia-Pacific (region). The Albanese government’s attention to Southeast Asia during its first term did not go unnoticed, and we hope that spirit of engagement will continue.
“As our region faces new tests and transformations, we look forward to working together to uphold stability, enhance resilience, and shape a future of shared prosperity,” he said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left Labour Party won a second term in power in Australia’s federal election, according to projections from national public broadcaster ABC.
ABC last night projected that Labour won a clear majority of the 150 seats in the lower house of the 48th Parliament, where the government is formed.
It made Albanese the first leader of either major party to win consecutive elections since 2004.
— Bernama
