He said no one in the Cabinet has discarded the ideals which they championed when calling for reforms. However, as ministers, each was also obliged to adhere to their respective roles and responsibilities.

“I don’t want to touch on the responsibilities of other ministries as each has its own. However, I believe that fundamentally, no one has changed their stance (on the need for reform),” he told FMT.

Adam said the implementation of meaningful reforms is an ongoing effort.

However, ministers must, as far as possible, pursue change within the framework of the existing system, he said, adding that it would be unwise to attempt to “dismantle” the entire system of government for that purpose.

He said the unity government’s commitment to reforms is most evident in its push to eliminate all forms of corruption.

This has allowed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to undertake investigations without fear or favour.

“In the seven months of this administration, how many investigations have been conducted by MACC into ministry staff and ministers themselves?

“We have never tolerated this issue (corruption) and don’t protect anyone,” he said.

In March, it was reported that a home ministry official would be summoned by MACC to facilitate investigations into a sukuk deal worth RM596 million in connection with a project for the registration, recruitment and recording of biometric data of foreign workers.

A month later, human resources minister V Sivakumar was summoned by MACC to have his statement recorded following the arrest of several ministry officials in connection with a case involving the recruitment of foreign workers.