Tax, RON95 subsidy, judiciary issues raised in PM's meeting with BN MPs
Anwar said these were among the matters he addressed during the session with the BN MPs.
"This is how it works. Sometimes on Mondays, I meet with Pakatan Harapan (PH) MPs, which is routine.
"So, (Deputy Prime Minister) Datuk Seri (Ahmad) Zahid (Hamidi) suggested that I also meet with BN MPs.
"I agreed, so we had the meeting yesterday. The BN MPs understood and gave their full cooperation on these matters, and I will continue to engage with them moving forward," he told reporters after a meeting with the state leadership councils of PKR in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan here today.
It was reported yesterday that Anwar met with BN MPs at his official residence in Seri Perdana, Putrajaya.
Anwar, who is also PKR president, said today's leadership council meeting also touched on current issues including the government's ongoing efforts to combat corruption.
"I outlined the steps we've taken against major corruption cases, which have prompted certain groups to unite in attacking us.
"That is the key point. For them, corruption no longer seems to be a serious issue. But for us, it remains critical because it concerns governance," he said.
Anwar also said he had explained the process for appointing the Chief Justice, reiterating that all parties must respect the procedures outlined in the Federal Constitution.
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