Malaysian Indian United Party president KS Nallakarupan welcomed Najib's win as the Umno president.
"I am sure that he would bring good news for the Indian community as soon as he becomes the prime minister in March," he told in a statement.
He said that he had held various discussions with Najib on the plight of the Indian community and was very encouraged by what the latter had to say.
"I am sure that Najib, as the chairperson of the cabinet committee for the Indian committee, will be able to move faster with his reforms as a prime minister," added Nallakarupan.
"At the same time, we must also thank Abdullah, for whatever he has done for the community," he added.