Unity govt not perfect but willing to improve, says Anwar
PETALING JAYA : The unity government may not be perfect but it is open to improving on any of its weaknesses, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar said his government was imperfect but remained open to taking in the views and suggestions given by other parties, Berita Harian reported.
'If there are any weaknesses, we can improve on them. I'm not saying that what we're doing is perfect, but we are always listening (to feedback) and ready to adapt where needed,' he was quoted as saying.
Led by the opposition, nearly 20,000 people gathered at Dataran Merdeka yesterday for the Turun Anwar rally to call for Anwar to step down as prime minister.
Aside from opposition MPs, the rally was attended by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Anwar had reminded his political rivals to continue discussing and raising their concerns in Parliament and not just on the streets.
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