The state department's Mark Toner said people should be allowed to "freely express their democratic aspirations".
Malaysian police cordoned off central Kuala Lumpur on Saturday and used tear gas and water cannon against thousands of people demanding electoral reform.
About 1,650 people were arrested at the rally, but the police said most were released shortly afterwards.
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was one of a small number of people who were injured in the protest. He was taken to hospital after he fell to the pavement after a tear gas attack. More...
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